Keyport, Wash. (Jan. 11, 2007) - Left, Rear Adm. Richard Houk, commander, 13 Coastguard District, and Rear Adm. William French, commander, Navy Region Northwest, signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Washington State Veterans Affairs. The agreement, signed by 32 organizations is to ensure all service members returning from combat zones can take advantage of benefits available to them. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angela Grube