Joseph Avilés Jr. places the plaque for the new Chief Warrant Officer Joseph B. Avilés Fast Response Cutter and Engineering Support Building, named in honor of his father, during a dedication ceremony at Sector San Juan Aug. 18, 2015, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Chief Warrant Officer Avilés (1896-1990) served his country with honor and distinction for 31 years, 10 with the Navy and 21 with the Coast Guard. ( Coast Guard photo)

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