Cmdr. Aaron Kowalczk, former commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615), is frocked to the rank of captain by his girlfriend Laura Salemme and brother Nathan Kowalczk in Pensacola, Florida, May 12, 2025. Cmdr. Kevin Robinson relieved Cmdr. Aaron Kowalczk as the 35th commanding officer of the cutter during a ceremony, which was presided over by Capt. Donald Terkanian, chief of operations, Coast Guard Atlantic Area. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Goldberg)