Capt. James O'Mara walks down the center aisle as the commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) for the final time before the change-of-command ceremony in San Diego, June 26, 2026. A change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored military tradition that formally transfers authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another while reaffirming the continuity of command. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trinity Whalen)