Capt. Jason Hamilton (right), former commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Healy, shakes hands with Vice Adm. Fred Midgette, commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area, after receiving a Meritorious Service Medal during a change-of-command ceremony at Base Seattle, June 22, 2017.
Hamilton took command of the Healy in 2015 and is reporting to Coast Guard 13th District to assume the role of chief of response.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross.