COAST GUARD CHANGES COMMANDANTS

U.S. President George W. Bush, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace and Adm. Thad Allen (R to L) honor the U.S. flag during the Coast Guard's Commandant's Change of Command ceremony at Fort McNair in Washington on May 25, 2006. Adm. Thad Allen is taking over the top Coast Guard position from Adm. Thomas Collins who is retiring after 38 years of service. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)