The family of Rear Adm. Richard Gromlich, commander of the 13th Coast Guard District, replaces his one-star shoulder boards with two-star shoulder boards during a surprise ceremony held at Base Seattle, June 30, 2014. Gromlich graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., and has served his country and the Coast Guard for more than 30 years. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Akiyama.