Cmdr. Brian Krautler, former commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Hickory, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Rear Adm. Daniel Abel, commander of Coast Guard 17th district, for his service aboard the Hickory during a change of command ceremony in Seattle, June 16, 2015. Krautler’s military decorations include four Coast Guard Commendation Medals and Coast Guard Achievement Medal, as well as various personal, unit and service awards. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross)