Capt. Charlene Downey, commander of Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach awarded Lt. Matthew Hurtt with a U.S. Coast Guard Commendation Medal for his service as the commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Halibut, July 12, 2017, Marina del Rey, Calif. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally restates to the ship's company that the continuity of the authority of command will be maintained. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd class DaVonte' Marrow.