Vice Adm. Kevin Lunday, commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area, center-right, Cmdr. Kristopher Ensley, commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dependable (WMEC 626), far-right, and Lt. Steven Naylor, Aide to the Atlantic Area Commander, left, speak with Retired Coast Guard Capt. Gary Palmer, who served as commanding officer of Dependable from 1990-1992. Dependable received a Heritage Recognition Ceremony to celebrate its 56 years of service to the nation in the presence of current and former crew members before it was placed in commission, special status. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Hillard)