Chief Warrant Officer Mark Climacosa holds the National Ensign of the decommissioned USCGC Mellon [WHEC 717] on Aug. 20, in Seattle. It is customary that a decommissioned ship's National Ensign be presented to the crew member with the most time in service. Climacosa had served for almost 22 years as of this date. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark)