Admiral Papp Assumes Role of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant [Image 2 of 5]

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

05.25.2010

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

Admiral Thad Allen (center stage), former commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, is applauded by Robert Gates (left), the 22nd U.S. Secretary of Defense and the audience present at the Commandant's Change of Command ceremony held here Wednesday at Fort Lesley J. McNair. Allen was relieved by Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., who assumed the duties of the 24th Commandant. (Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas McKenzie)

• Date Taken: 05.25.2010
• Date Posted: 05.26.2010 04:20
• Photo ID: 283047
• VIRIN: 100525-G-7640M-093
• Resolution: 2260x1500
• Size: 1.27 MB
• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US