Capt. Steven Wittrock (right) relieves Capt. Aldante Vinciguerra as the commanding officer of USCGC Sherman (WHEC 720) during a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, June 3, 2016. Vice Adm. Charles Ray, commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area, Defense Forces West, presided over the ceremony. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally transfers responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa E. McKenzie/Released)