SEATTLE – Coast Guard Rear Adm. Mark E. Butt (left), Vice Adm. Fred M. Midgette (middle) and Rear Adm. David G. Throop (right) render salutes during the presentation of colors at a change-of-command ceremony held at Base Seattle, May 4, 2017. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, which ensures that all hands know of the shift in authority and that a duly authorized officer is placed in charge. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

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