Coast Guard Petty Officer Nole Liscum, a member of the Base Kodiak Color Guard, participates in the change of command ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) at Paradigm Pier in Kodiak, Alaska, June 16, 2026. Change of command ceremonies are a time-honored tradition that represent the passing of authority from one commanding officer to the next. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Shepard)