FORT MACON, N.C. - Lt. Cmdr. Mark Palmer salutes Cmdr. John Kennedy during their change of command ceremony held aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Elm here, July 22, 2011. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally restates to the ship's company that the continuity and authority of the command will be maintained. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Weydert.