Rear Adm. Vincent Atkins, commander for the Coast Guard 14th District, stands with Capt. James Pruett after presenting him with a Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Guam, July 7, 2017. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition ensuring all hands know of the shift in authority and that a duly-authorized officer is placed in charge of the unit. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. j.g. Iia Miller/Released)