VENICE, La. - Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Mark Allen, Coast Guard reserve forces master chief, takes a photo with members of the Coast Guard reserves deployed to Venice May 28, 2010. Allen's responsibility is of of serving as an information resource and advocate for all Coast Guard members, particularly focusing his efforts on the 8,000-person strong reserve force. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Barry Bena.