Capt. Edward St. Pierre (left) relieves Capt. William Lane as commanding officer of USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC 722) during a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, July 29, 2016. Vice Adm. Charles Ray, commander, Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that 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)