Capt. Joseph Loring, the previous commanding officer for Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, conducts an inspection of the honor platoon during a change-of-command ceremony at Sector National Capital Region in Baltimore, April 30, 2021. A change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition conducted before the assembled crew, as well as honored guests and dignitaries to formally demonstrate the continuity of the authority within a command. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kimberly Reaves/Released)