Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Spratt demonstrates the use of his hammer hook invention at the Smithsonian's Military Invention Day held in Washington, , May 19, 2018. Spratt was the first Coast Guardsman to attend and present an invention for this annual event showcasing inventions from all five branches of military service. Coast Guard

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