Attendees of the Federal Executive Association holiday coffee drop-in chat over coffee and breakfast Dec. 15, 2017, at Coast Guard Sector Charleston’s Brass Buckle conference room. The event was a way to strengthen work relationships among local leadership.

An attendee of the Federal Executive Association holiday coffee drop-in prepares coffee Dec. 15, 2017, at Coast Guard Sector Charleston’s Brass Buckle conference room. The FEA promotes coordination of federal agency programs for maximum public benefit and to create stronger relationships between the agencies’ management officials.

Shanda S. Johnson, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center outreach director, receives the Order of the Silver Crescent award Dec. 15, 2017, at Coast Guard Sector Charleston’s Brass Buckle conference room. The Order of the Silver Crescent is the state’s highest civilian award for significant contributions, leadership, volunteerism and lifelong influence within a region or community.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, expresses his appreciation to attendees through a speech Dec. 15, 2017, at Coast Guard Sector Charleston’s Brass Buckle conference room. The Federal Executive Association promotes coordination of federal agency programs for maximum public benefit and to create stronger relationships between the agencies’ management officials.