Capt. Scott Clendenin, far left, prepares to transfer command to Capt. Mark Gordon, second from left, Monday June 19, 2017, during the Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton change of command ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina. Clendenin has served as the ship’s commanding officer since 2015. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer by Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony L. Soto