Coast Guard Cutter Alert holds change of command ceremony in Astoria, Oregon
Cmdr. Lee Crusius, the commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Alert (WMEC 630), Lt. Cmdr. Nicholas Sharpe, the executive officer, and Cmdr. Matthew Kolodica pose for a photo with the cutter's crew in Astoria, Oregon, June 29, 2023. The crew conducted a change of command ceremony, where Crusius relieved Kolodica as the Alert's commanding officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Magee)