Joseph Ralph Millet renders a salute for the Pledge of Allegiance during a Memorial Day program at the Southeastern Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, May 23, 2014. Millet, an electrician's mate aboard the USS Machias from 1944-1945, received an official flag letter and challenge coin from the commander of the 8th Coast Guard District. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Bill Colclough.