Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Owens, a judge advocate assigned to the 13th Coast Guard District legal office, is awarded the Coast Guard Commendation Medal by Rear Adm. Richard Gromlich, commander of the 13th Coast Guard District, during his retirement ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Nov. 7, 2013. Owens has dedicated 27 years to serving his country, enlisting in the Navy before being selected for Coast Guard Officer Candidate School and serving as a judge advocate. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Akiyama)