Royal Canadian Navy Vessel HMCS Yellowknife prepares for a towing exercise with U.S. Coast Guard personnel off the coast of Ketchikan, Alaska, March 14, 2024. The objectives of the Coast Guard search and rescue program are to reduce loss of life, injury, and property damage in the maritime setting, minimize risks to responders, maximize resource utilization, and uphold global leadership in maritime search and readiness proficiency and impact. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.