HOUSTON - Lt. Cdr. Karen Cagle, middle, poses for a portrait alongside Cdr. Eric Gleason, commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Houston and Lt j.g. Erin Gill at her retirement ceremony Feb. 29 2012. Cagle started her career in the Marine Corps., and retired with 24 years of distinguished service. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Prentice Danner.