GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- Vice Adm. Robert J. Papp Jr., Commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area, rides in the Coast Guard Festival Grand Parade, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009. The Coast Guard Festival is an annual event that honors the men and women of the Coast Guard, while giving the public to interact with active-duty, reserve and auxiliary personnel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class George Degener)