NEW ORLEANS - Rear Adm. Joel Whitehead accepts an American flag from Master Chief Petty Officer Steve Cantell during the Eighth District change of command ceremony Friday, June 5, 2009.
Whitehead was relieved as commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District by Rear Adm. Landry. A retirement ceremony for Whitehead, who retired after 34 years of service in the Coast Guard was held after the change of command ceremony.