JUNEAU, Alaska - Capt. Norman "Buddy" Custard, the District 17 chief of staff, receives a flag during a time honored tradition called passing of the flag for his retirement ceremony at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center April 2, 2012. Custard has served in Alaska for four years over the course of his 31 year career in the Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Charly Hengen.