A shadow box reflecting Coast Guard Reserve Rear Adm. Francis “Stash” Pelkowski’s 38 years of service is displayed during his retirement ceremony held in West Islip, , May 19, 2018. The shadow box is a time-honored tradition among sailors based on the boxes they used to carry their belongings ashore after returning from sea.

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