Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer William Jordan, crewmember of Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158), stands at attention while participating in the cutter’s change of command ceremony at Paradigm Pier in Kodiak, Alaska, June 16, 2026. A change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that represents the passing of authority from one commanding officer to the next. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Shepard)