USCGC Polar Star holds a change-of-command ceremony [Image 1 of 6]

UNITED STATES

06.29.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrian Sanchez villa 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Coast Guard Cmdr. Samuel Blase provides remarks as emcee during USCGC Polar Star's (WAGB 10) change-of-command ceremony at U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle, June 29, 2026. Capt. Justin O. Vanden Heuvel assumed command of the Polar Star from Capt. Jeffrey J. Rasnake during the cutter's change of command ceremony
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Adrian Sanchez Villa)

• Date Taken: 06.29.2026
• Date Posted: 07.10.2026 12:42
• Photo ID: 9783835
• VIRIN: 260629-G-GK178-1044
• Resolution: 7423x4949
• Size: 3.22 MB
• Location: US