Capt. Nicholas Simmons presents Lt. Jalle Merritt with an award for excellence during her command of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) in a change of command ceremony at Victor Pier in Apra Harbor, Guam, on April 19, 2024. After two years as commanding officer, Merritt leaves Guam to join the vice commandant's staff as military aide. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Josiah Moss)