Cmdr. Alain Balmaceda speaks during the Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast change of command ceremony where he relinquished command to Cmdr. Daniel Ursino in Portland, Ore., June 9, 2019.
The Steadfast is a multi-mission vessel that patrols along the western seaboard of the United States, Mexico and Central America conducting search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, living marine resource law enforcement and Homeland Security defense operations.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Valerie Higdon.