Cmdr. Michael Brandhuber, departing commander of Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans, Admiral Kevin Cook, Commander of the 8th Coast Guard District and Cmdr. David Cooper, new commander of Air Station New Orleans, pose in an official change-of-command ceremony at Air Station New Orleans June 26, 2014. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition and deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history. The event signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Carlos Vega)