Coast Guard Cutter Eagle Change of Command Ceremony [Image 1 of 2]

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

06.27.2009

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith 

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

Capt. J. Christopher Sinnett, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (left), and prospective commanding officer, Capt. Eric C. Jones, inspect the ship's company prior to transferring command aboard the ship in Charleston, S.C., Saturday, June 27. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored event that formally transfers authority and accountability from one individual to another.

• Date Taken: 06.27.2009
• Date Posted: 06.28.2009 16:18
• Photo ID: 183497
• VIRIN: 090627-G-8047S-001
• Resolution: 500x333
• Size: 253.02 KB
• Location: CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, US