Lt. Anthony Stallings, chaplain Sector Columbia River, Cmdr. Alain Balmaceda, Cmdr. Jose Bolanos, commanding officer Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast and Rear Adm. Pat DeQuattro, deputy commander Pacific Area, salute during the singing of the national anthem at the Steadfast change-of-command ceremony held in Astoria, Ore., June 16, 2017.
Change of command ceremonies are a time-honored tradition deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read.