HONOLULU -- Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle receives a Distinguished Public Service Award from Adm. Thad W. Allen, the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, during a reception in Waikiki, Hawaii, March 11, 2010.
Allen praised Lingle's unwavering support of Hawaii-based Coast Guard military personnel and their families.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Luke Clayton.