Capt. Jeremy Smith salutes Rear. Adm. David Throop, commander Coast Guard 13th District, as he takes over command of Sector Columbia River from Capt. William Timmons, during a ceremony held at the sector's base in Warrenton, Ore., June 28, 2018.
The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history, which signifies a total transfer of responsibility from one leader to another.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read.