Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane returns home following 68-day Operation Blue Pacific Patrol in Oceania
Petty Officer 2nd Class Hughes holds his child after returning home from patrol with Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane in Honolulu, Hawaii Aug. 23, 2024. The Harriet Lane returned to homeport after an Operation Blue Pacific patrol where they promoted maritime safety, security, and cooperation within Oceania.(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)