Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Austin Condra (left), incoming commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Cypress (WLB 210), renders a salute to Cmdr. James Toohey (right), outgoing commanding officer of the Cypress, while Capt. Steven Stowers (center), prevention division chief for the Coast Guard Arctic District, officiated the passdown on the cutter’s buoy deck in Kodiak, Alaska, June 25, 2026. Condra assumed the responsibilities of commanding officer from Cmdr. James Toohey following his tour from August 2023 to June 2026 as commanding officer of the Cypress. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rylan Singleton)