Mel Vermillion, a Ft. Eustis firefighter, navigates the waters of the Elizabeth River at the helm Fr. Eustis Fireboat 30 during Norfolk's Operation Sail 2012 event, June 8, 2012. The firefighters came prepared to provide rescue and firefighting support, wielding an on-board fire suppression system that uses surrounding water to feed a hose to battle fires, life-saving apparatuses and first aid supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wesley Farnsworth/Released)