U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen speaks with local, state and federal members involved with Deepwater Horizon Response at the unified command here, during an "all-hands" May 1. Allen will serve as the National Incident Commander for the Department of Homeland Security's continued, coordinated response. During the "all-hands," he spoke about providing additional authority and oversight by leveraging every available resource to respond to the BP oil spill and minimize the associated environmental risks. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael De Nyse)