Coast Guard Cutter Reliance holds change-of-command ceremony
Cmdr. Brian Chapman, foreground, and Cdmr. Aaron Kowalczk, the outgoing and incoming commanding officers of Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615), conduct a personnel inspection together, July 25, during a change-of-command ceremony held at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that serves to formally demonstrate the continuity of authority within a command in front of the crew and esteemed guests. (U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Goldberg)