(Standing left to right) Lt. j.g. Mimose Parvilus, Dr. Harry Quinton, U.S. Air Force Sgt. retired, Vincent W. Patton III, Master Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard retired, T.J. Spann, USAF Lt. Col. retired, and Cmdr. Eric J. Jones, executive officer at Base Portsmouth, stand and present plaques at the 2018 Black History Month celebration at Base Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia, Feb. 20, 2018. The event was a celebration of African-American legacy, achievements and contributions in the armed forces to the nation in time of war. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua L. Canup)