Cmdr. Alain Balmaceda (left), former commanding officer Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast and Cmdr. Daniel Ursino, the new commanding officer of the Steadfast stand with Vice Adm. Linda Fagan, commander Pacific Area, who presided over the change of command ceremony held on the Portland, Ore., waterfront, June 9, 2019.
The change of command ceremony is a time honored tradition that formally transfers command from one officer to another.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Valerie Higdon.