Coast Guard Cutter Alert holds change of command ceremony in Astoria, Oregon
Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson (center), Coast Guard Pacific Area commander, Cmdr. Lee Crusius (left), the commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Alert, and Cmdr. Matthew Kolodica (right) pose for a photo during Alert's change of command ceremony in Astoria, Oregon, June 29, 2023. During the ceremony, Crusius relieved Kolodica as the cutter’s commanding officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Magee)