U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Rear Adm. Francis “Stash” Pelkowski, far left, shares the stage with his family, as well as U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul F. Zunkuft, during Pelkowski’s retirement ceremony held in West Islip, N.Y., May 19, 2018. Pelkowski concluded his career as the Deputy Commandant for Operations (DCO) Senior Reserve Officer (SRO). (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael White)