U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan, Coast Guard commandant, speaks to the audience during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

A member of the U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team prepares for a performance during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

A member of the U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team salutes the audience prior to a performance during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

A retired member of the U.S. Armed Forces salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan, Coast Guard commandant, presents Herbert Sass III, Charleston County Council Chairman, with an official designation during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

Herbert Sass III, Charleston County Council Chairman, provides comments during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

The audience of the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston listens to the proceeding in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan, Coast Guard commandant, speaks to the audience during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Douglas Scofield, Coast Guard District Seven commander, speaks to the audience during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

Lucy Beckham High School U.S. Coast Guard Junior ROTC members present the colors during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

Jim Offutt, president of the Navy League of the United States-Charleston Council, provides comments during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

South Carolina U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace provides comments during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team perform during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Band play during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team prepare for a performance during the Coast Guard Designation Ceremony for Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 26, 2023. During the Ceremony, Greater Charleston was officially recognized as the 33rd Coast Guard community through a program that honors communities that provide outstanding support to Coast Guard members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)