Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins (left) assumes command from Rear Adm. Cari B. Thomas (right) as commander of the Fourteenth Coast Guard District during a change of command ceremony at Base Honolulu, May 28, 2015. Vice Adm. Charles W. Ray, commander, Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition transferring total responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Melissa E. McKenzie)