Vice. Adm. David Pekoske, the 26th Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, is awarded the Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal by Coast Guard Commandant, Adm. Thad Allen during the Coast Guard Vice Commandant change of watch ceremony at Ft. McNair, May 24. Vice Adm. Sally Brice O?ara became the 27th Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard during the ceremony. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kip Wadlow)