Vice Adm. Charles Ray, commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area, stands with Capt. George Pellissier (right), former commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star, and Capt. Matthew Walker, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star, during a change of command ceremony aboard the Polar Star on Base Seattle after Walker assumed command from Pellissier, July 17, 2014. Walker is reporting from the Afloat Training Group San Diego where he served as the Coast Guard liaison officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Akiyama)