United States Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin (WHEC-721), rests at anchor before its decommissioning ceremony March 31, 2014, in Charleston, S.C. The Gallatin was commissioned in 1968 and served for 45 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Aaron Thomasson)

United States Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Rich Denton, a musician, tunes up before playing at the decommissioning ceremony of United States Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin (WHEC-721), March 31, 2014 in Charleston, S.C. The Gallatin is being replaced by a new National Security Cutter, USCGC Hamilton (WMSL-753). (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Aaron Thomasson)

United States Coast Guard Capt. Caleb Corson, delivers the farewell address during the decommissioning ceremony of United States Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin (WHEC-721), March 31, 2014 in Charleston, S.C. Corson served as the Gallatin's commanding officer for almost three years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sergeant Aaron Thomasson)

Current and former United States Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin (WHEC-721) crewmembers, stand at attention as the cutter is formally decommissioned March 31, 2014, in Charlston, S.C. The Gallatin is being transferred to the Nigerian Navy following its decommissioning. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Aaron Thomasson)

The American flag flies at the stern of United States Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin (WHEC-721), during its decommissioning ceremony March 31, 2014, in Charleston, S.C. The Gallatin is being replaced by a new National Security Cutter, USCGC Hamilton (WMSL-753). (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Aaron Thomasson)