Coast Guard Capt. Joel Carse, commander of Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, speaks at the change of command ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) at Paradigm Pier in Kodiak, Alaska, June 16, 2026. Carse served as the presiding official for the ceremony.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bishop)