Rear Adm. Daniel B. Abel, Coast Guard First District commander, awards Capt. Joseph M. Vojvodich, former commander of Sector Long Island Sound, the Coast Guard Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony held in New Haven, Conn., Friday, June 28, 2013. During the time-honored ceremony, Capt. Vojvodich was promoted to the rank of rear admiral. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ali Flockerzi)