Rear Adm. Mary Landry, commander Eighth Coast Guard District, greets guests after the Eighth District Change of Command Ceremony, Friday, June 5, 2009. Landry relieved Rear Adm. Joel Whitehead as district commander. A retirement ceremony was held for Whitehead, who retired after 34 years of service in the Coast Guard, after the change of command ceremony. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph / Petty Officer 3rd Class Tom Atkeson)