The Coast Guard Enlisted Association Bay State Branch officers recite their oath of office as they assume their duties during a ceremony conducted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Carly Beer, national vice president of the CGEA, at Coast Guard Base Boston on Nov. 25, 2013. The CGEA is an organization formed under the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association whose purpose is to assist enlisted coast guard personnel, the command and the community. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class MyeongHi Clegg.