Capt. Malcolm R. McLellan relieved Capt. Joseph H. Snowden as commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector Mobile in an official change-of-command ceremony, in Mobile, Ala., June 16, 2017. The change of command is a time-honored tradition deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history. It represents a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)