Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Holds Change of Command [Image 4 of 5]

KOTZEBUE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

08.23.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Dorothy Hernaez and Capt. Matthew Press stand before the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) during a change of command ceremony while anchored off the coast of Kotzebue, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of command from Hernaez to Press. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Claire Semerod)

• Date Taken: 08.23.2026
• Date Posted: 08.27.2026 16:14
• Photo ID: 9893563
• VIRIN: 260824-G-G0200-1005
• Resolution: 1365x2048
• Size: 901.09 KB
• Location: KOTZEBUE, ALASKA, US