U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Will E. Watson, Commander, Heartland District, gives a speech to family members of the crew of the USCGC White Alder (WAGL-541/WLM-541) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dec. 7, 2025. Family members of the 20-man crew come together every year at the USS KIDD Veterans Museum for the ceremony. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Randisi)