Lois Bouton, the Coast Guard Lady, is made an honorary chief by six prospective chief petty officers at the Chief's Call to Indoctrination dinner in St. Louis, Oct. 25, 2013. Bouton has been writing to members of the Coast Guard for 40 years after serving as a SPAR during World War II and was the guest of honor. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ayla Kelley)