NEW LONDON, Conn. - Vice Adm. Robert C. Parker, commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Defense Force East, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony aboard Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in New London, Saturday, July 10, 2012. Capt. Raymond 'Wes' Pulver assumed responsibility as commanding officer of Eagle from Capt. Eric C. Jones in a time-honored ceremony that formally transfers authority and accountability from one individual to another. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Erik Swanson.