Capt. John W. McKinley and Capt. Robert T. Hendrickson

Capt. John W. McKinley and Capt. Robert T. Hendrickson salute after changing command of Coast Guard Cutter Waesche, home-ported in Alameda, Calif., presided by Vice Adm. Charles W. Ray, commander, Pacific Area, at Base Honolulu Aug. 6, 2014. The change of command ceremony of a Coast Guard cutter formally represents the transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Melissa E. McKenzie)