Rear Adm. Steve Branham, the Coast Guard Seventh District commander, speaks to guests in front of the new Response Boat-Medium at a ceremony held at Coast Guard Sector Key West, Fla., Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. The RB-M is capable of safely transiting seas in excess of 10 feet and winds as strong as 50 knots. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Barry Bena)