Coast Guard Cmdr. James Toohey, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Cypress (WLB 210), kisses his daughter during the change of command ceremony for the Cypress in Kodiak, Alaska, June 25, 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 3rd Class Nathan Bishop)