Coast Guard Captain Jason H. Ryan, Chief of Operations for District 11, presides over the Maritime Safety and Security Team Los Angeles-Long Beach (MSST LA-LB) Change of Command ceremony, with departing commanding officer, Lt. Cmdr. Michael A. Roberts, and incoming Lt. Cmdr. Robert J. LaPolt, at Reservation Point in San Pedro, California, June 21, 2024. Lt. Cmdr. Roberts received the Meritorious Service Medal and will assume his new role at Joint Task Force–East, Lt. Cmdr. LaPolt assumes command from his last assignment as Executive Officer of MSST Houston. (U.S. Coast Guard Photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Uranga)