U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Rear Adm. Francis “Stash” Pelkowski, salutes fellow members of the Coast Guard as he departs his retirement ceremony held in West Islip, N.Y., May 19, 2018. In his latest leadership role, Pelkowski facilitated the operational readiness of 7,000 reservists to be prepared to respond to emergencies, domestically and abroad. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael White)