NOAA leaders gathered Monday, June 8, 2015, to salute the crews of the research vessels Fairweather and Rainier (below) before they depart from Kodiak for the Arctic. From left to right, Dr. Russell Callender, acting assistant administration, NOAA National Ocean Service; Vice Admiral Michael Devany, deputy under secretary for operations; NOAA Commander Edward Van Den Ameele, commanding officer of NOAA Ship Rainier; Rear Admiral Gerd Glang, director, NOAA Office of Coast Survey. Photos Ben Sherman/NOAA