ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Adm. Thad Allen, Commandant U.S. Coast Guard (center), stands with the enlisted petty officers of the year Alaska region following an award presentation at the 32nd Annual Armed Services YMCA Salute to the Military Feb, 20, 2008. The Coast Guard active duty petty officer of the year is AET1 James Nichols from Air Station Sitka (5th from the right). MST2 Lucas Ellis from Sector Anchorage (far left) accepted the reserve award on behalf of the Coast Guard reserve petty officer of the year. (Coast Guard photo/Sara Francis PA1)