U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mike Johnston, Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Jennifer Ferat sign an agreement as part of the Academy’s role in hosting the Military Operations Research Society (MORS) 93rd Symposium, Nov 18, 2024. Approximately 1,000 defense experts from government, academia, and industry will gather to address critical national security challenges. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme)