Rear Adm. Peter Brown Coast Guard 7th District commander, accepts a Legion of Merit from Vice Adm. Scott Buschman, Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander, at Coast Guard Air Station Miami, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition. It represents a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Murray.