Rear Admiral Paul Thomas, commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District, presides over the ceremony as Cmdr. Marcus Canady relieves Capt. Jim Spitler of command at Air Station Houston in Houston, Texas, on June 28, 2019. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition and signifies a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability for the command.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kelly Parker.