Coast Guard Cutter Reliance holds change-of-command ceremony
Cmdr. Brian Chapman, outgoing commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615), and Capt. Kristen Serumgard, presiding official at the cutter's change-of-command ceremony, pose for a photo after Chapman was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, July 25, 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)