U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Mark Kuperman (left) shakes Rear Adm. Jonathan Hickey’s (right) hand during a change of command ceremony May 30, 2025, at Sector Eastern Great Lakes, Buffalo, New York. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that formally states to the officers, enlisted, civilians and auxiliarists of the command, the continuity and authority of command. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mary Wysong) (This image has been modified to enhance the subjects.)