Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Montgomery, the 2018 Fifth District Enlisted Petty Officer of the Year, gives thanks to his friends, family and fellow crew members during a dinner reception at the Marston Pavilion in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 12, 2019. The reception was held to recognize seven Coast Guardsmen, both active duty and reserve, for their outstanding performance in the service and their local communities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Shannon Kearney)