Rear Adm. David Throop, commander Coast Guard 13th District, speaks at the Coast Guard Cutter Fir's change of command ceremony as Cmdr. Kristen Serumgard, commanding officer cutter Fir and Lt. Cmdr. Jason Haag listen to the remarks at Base Tongue Point in Astoria, Ore., July 14, 2017.
The primary mission of the Fir's crew is to service aids to navigation along the coasts of Oregon and Washington.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read.