U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Michael Campbell, incoming commander of the Coast Guard Northwest District, and Rear Adm. Arex Avanni, outgoing commander of the Coast Guard Northwest District, speak about their service as commanding officers after a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Washington, Aug. 14, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority, accountability and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter)