Ready on the fueling deck of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) during a refueling at sea evolution
Petty Officer 1st Class Bianca Valenzuela stands ready on the fueling deck of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) during a refueling at sea evolution with U.S. Naval Ship John Ericsson (T-AO 194) on Feb. 23, 2024, in the South China Sea. Alongside connected replenishment is a standard method of transferring liquids such as fuel and water, allowing cutters to stay at sea uninterrupted for longer periods of time. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Oliver Fernander)