Vice Adm. Robert Parker (left), commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area, presents the Legion of Merit to Rear Adm. Michael Parks, his fourth, during a change of command ceremony held at the Cleveland Convention Center in downtown Cleveland, June 27, 2013. Parks retired after 35 years of service and was relieved by Rear Adm. Fred Midgette as the commander of the Coast Guard 9th District. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Levi Read)