NEW ORLEANS - Cmdr. Michael J. Brandhuber addresses the crowd during an official change-of-command ceremony at Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans in Belle, Chasse, June 22, 2012.
As commanding officer of the air station, Brandhuber assumed command of 120 personell and five MH-65C Dolphin helicopters that conduct search and rescue, law enforcement and marine enviornmental-response operations. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Tippets.