The national ensign is lowered for the last time aboard the decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin during a ceremony in North Charleston, S.C., to transfer the ship to the Nigerian navy Wednesday, May 7, 2014. The Gallatin was in U.S. service for more than 45 years and was transferred to Nigeria as part of the Excess Defense Article Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Jorgensen)