Vice Adm. Karl L. Schultz, commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area, presents Cmdr. Peter Niles, the commanding officer of the Boston-based Coast Guard Cutter Spencer, the Meritorious Service Medal during the Spencer’s change of command ceremony in Boston, Monday, July 10, 2017. During the ceremony, command of the Spencer was transferred from Niles to Cmdr. John McTamney. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cynthia Oldham.