Fred Bucheit hands the first officer of the deck aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Paul Clark the ship's long glass in the traditional ceremony of setting the first watch Aug. 24, 2013. The officer of the deck is the commanding officer’s direct representative and, while on watch, is in charge of safety and smooth operation of the ship and crew. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jon-Paul Rios)