ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Adm. Thad Allen, Commandant U.S. Coast Guard presents a District 17 enlisted petty officer of the year plaque to the active duty award winner AET1 James Nichols of Air Station Sitka at the 32nd Annual Armed Services YMCA Salute to the Military Feb, 20, 2008. They are joined by Master Chief Terry Vanderwerf, Adm. Arthur Brooks, Sentor Lisa Murkowski, Nichols' spouse, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Charles Bowen and Master Chief Michael Peterson. (Coast Guard photo/Sara Francis PA1)