Rear Adm. Richard T. Gromlich, commander of the 13th Coast Guard District (right), presents Capt. David S. Klipp, 13th District chief of response, with a certificate of retirement during a ceremony held at Base Seattle aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Mellon, July 26, 2013. As chief of response, Klipp was responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Coast Guard units throughout the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George Degener)
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