Rear Adm. Robert Nowakowski, from Carlsbad, California, deputy commander of Naval Education and Training Command, teaches his basketball skills to kids from the Boys and Girls Club during the Hoops for Troops even at Pier 32 in San Francisco during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024, Oct. 7, 2024. San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Jordan)