Local Coast Guardsmen retires after 41 years of service

Portsmouth, Va., Feb. 9 — Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander, Vice Adm. Brian Peterman, presents CWO4 Donald F. Allen with a plaque commemorating his 41 years of service to the Coast Guard. During his career, Allen served at a total of 16 units and earned countless awards and medals. Photo by PA1 Jackie Zettles, USCGR