Photo of events surrounding the Coast Guard Academy's commencement exercises May 22, 2013, at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Vice President Joe Biden and Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp welcomed the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Class of 2013 as the Coast Guard's newest officers, saluting their service and emphasizing the important role they play in meeting the nation's many maritime needs. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley.