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    Coast Guard District 17 change of command ceremony [Image 3 of 4]

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    A formal military ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or official function. A senior officer in a U.S. Coast Guard dress uniform is rendering a salute while holding a ceremonial sword, surrounded by other uniformed personnel and civilians. An American flag and decorative panels consistent with Pacific Northwest Indigenous art are visible in the background.

    JUNEAU, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    05.09.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios    

    U.S. Coast Guard Arctic

    Rear Adm. Matthew T. Bell Jr., is saluted as he departs the change of command ceremony, after assuming command of Coast Guard District 17 at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau, Alaska, May 9, 2018. A district change of command ceremony is a military tradition that represents formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one flag officer to another. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Jon-Paul Rios.

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    Date Taken: 05.09.2018
    Date Posted: 05.09.2018 18:55
    Photo ID: 4374038
    VIRIN: 180509-G-KZ985-347
    Resolution: 5520x3680
    Size: 4.41 MB
    Location: JUNEAU, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 198
    Downloads: 9

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    Three United States Coast Guard officers are participating in a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command. Two officers on the flanks are rendering salutes while a senior officer stands at attention in the center. A U.S. flag and a U.S. Coast Guard organizational flag are visible in the background.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place at a venue associated with the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. A senior Coast Guard officer in dress blues is delivering a speech at a carved wooden podium, while two other uniformed officers are seated on stage behind him. A large audience is seated in the foreground observing the proceedings.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place, likely a change of command or official function. A senior officer in a U.S. Coast Guard dress uniform is rendering a salute while holding a ceremonial sword, surrounded by other uniformed personnel and civilians. An American flag and decorative panels consistent with Pacific Northwest Indigenous art are visible in the background.
    A high-ranking military officer, identifiable by extensive medal decorations and gold sleeve braid consistent with flag officer rank, is shaking hands with personnel during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. All individuals are wearing dark navy blue dress uniforms with white-topped service caps, consistent with United States Coast Guard dress uniforms. The setting and formation suggest a change of command, retirement, or similar official ceremonial event.

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