Retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins, provides remarks following his change of command and retirement ceremony at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, May 2, 2018. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, which formally restates to the officers, enlisted, civilian and auxiliary members of the unit, the continuity and authority of command. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)