New commanding officer takes command of Cutter Diligence [Image 1 of 3]

WILMINGTON, NC, UNITED STATES

07.09.2015

Photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Sarah Foster 

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

Departing commanding officer Capt. Jeffrey Randall shakes the hand of one of the Cutter Diligence crew during an inspection during the change of command ceremony July 9, 2015. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally restates the continuity of command. It is performed before an assembled crew to confirm to each member that although the authority of command is relinquished by one leader and assumed by another, it is still maintained without interruption.

• Date Taken: 07.09.2015
• Date Posted: 07.09.2015 16:13
• Photo ID: 2052085
• VIRIN: 150709-G-XX999-004
• Resolution: 1504x1000
• Size: 297.07 KB
• Location: WILMINGTON, NC, US