Vice Admiral Scott A Buschman, the commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area, presents Rear Adm. Paul F. Thomas the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal during a change of command ceremony at the Port of New Orleans in New Orleans July 23, 2019. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Paul F. Thomas transferred command of the Eighth Coast Guard District to Rear Adm. John P. Nadeau. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Magee/Released)