Coast Guard Lt. Peter White, executive officer of USCGC Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) provides the introduction to the cutter's Change of Command ceremony in Kodiak, Alaska, May 21, 2026. Coast Guard Capt. Christopher Culpepper, commander of USCG Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, presided over the ceremony of the Cunningham which is one of three newly commissioned cutters that conduct missions in maritime law enforcement, border defense, and search & rescue. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cameron Snell)