Vice Adm. Steven Poulin presents the unit commendation to Seaman Colin Haggerty, the designated ship’s representative, for the Legend-class national security cutter Hamilton during a formal change of command ceremony in North Charleston, South Carolina, July 23, 2021. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition deeply rooted in Coast Guard and Naval history, signifying the total transfer of responsibility, authority, and command of a military unit.

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