Coast Guard Capt. Steven Stowers (right), prevention division chief for the Coast Guard Arctic District, awards Cmdr. James Toohey (left), commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Cypress (WLB 210), with the Coast Guard Commendation medal during their change of command ceremony on the cutter’s buoy deck in Kodiak, Alaska, June 25, 2026. Toohey received the medal for his outstanding achievement while serving as the Cypress’ commanding officer from August 2023 to June 2026. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rylan Singleton)