Cmdr. John R. Bitterman, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast, a 210-foot medium endurance cutter homeported in Astoria, Ore., addresses the ship's crew and assembled guests after assuming command of Steadfast during a change-of-command ceremony at Seattle's Museum of History and Industry, July 15, 2014. The change-of-command ceremony signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George Degener)