Capt. John Bingaman, Coast Guard 9th District chief of staff, displays his certificate of retirement, presented to him by Rear Adm. Fred Midgette to his left and retired Rear Adm. Michael Parks to his right. Bingaman retired after 30 years of military service at a ceremony held at Bay Village Presbyterian Church, Friday. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Coast Guard Auxiliarist Mark Galan)