(left) Adm. Linda Fagan, U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, stands with Mary Jean Silva (center) in Washington D.C., November 17, 2022, after presenting her with the Coast Guard Civilian Employee of the Year award for 2021. The award recognizes the diligence and extraordinary work ethic of the highly skilled civilian employees who greatly contributed to the accomplishments of the Coast Guard’s operational mission readiness throughout 2021. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.