Master Chief Petty Officer Jason Vanderhaden (left) passes the title of the 13th Coast Guard District command master chief to Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Lindsey (right) during a change of the watch ceremony presided over by Rear Adm. Richard Gromlich, commander of the 13th Coast Guard District, held at Coast Guard Base Seattle, June 23, 2014. Command master chiefs strengthen the chain of command by keeping the command aware of anything that could affect the mission, readiness, welfare and morale of those under their command. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Akiyama)
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