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

KOTZEBUE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

08.23.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Matthew Press walks through the ranks of the U.S. Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) crew after officially assuming command during a change of command ceremony while anchored off the coast of Kotzebue, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2026. Press' operational experience includes tours on the USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750) and USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753), both national security cutters. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Claire Semerod)

• Date Taken: 08.23.2026
• Date Posted: 08.27.2026 16:14
• Photo ID: 9893566
• VIRIN: 260824-G-G0200-1006
• Resolution: 1473x2048
• Size: 944 KB
• Location: KOTZEBUE, ALASKA, US