HONOLULU - Rear Adm. Charles W. Ray, left, presents Capt. Timothy Close with his certificate of retirement during a ceremony at Diamond Head Lighthouse, June 29, 2012.
Close is retiring after a 30 year Coast Guard career. His last position prior to his retirement was as the 14th Coast Guard District's chief of staff. Close's previous assignments include tours in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony L. Soto