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NEW YORK – Coast Guard members salute the colors during a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound in New Haven, Connecticut, July 8, 2016. Sector Long Island Sound provides critical maritime protection and law enforcement for the Long Island area, including the south shore of Long Island and coastal Connecticut. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve Strohmaier)
NEW YORK – Capt. Edward Cubanski, commander of Coast Guard Sector Long Island, speaks to the crowd during a change of command ceremony at the sector in New Haven, Connecticut, July 8, 2016. The change of command is a transfer of responsibility and authority from one individual to another. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve Strohmaier)
NEW YORK – Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander Coast Guard First District, recognizes Capt. Edward Cubanski, commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound, for his service during a change of command ceremony, July 8, 2016. The ceremony is a formal, time-honored tradition of the maritime service. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve Strohmaier)
NEW YORK – Capt. Andrew Tucci accepts responsibility of Sector Long Island Sound from Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander First Coast Guard District, in New Haven, Connecticut, July 8, 2016. The sector includes approximately 500 active duty, 200 reservists and 1,200 volunteer Coast Guard Auxiliary members. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve Strohmaier)
NEW YORK – Capt. Andrew Tucci, commander Sector Long Island Sound, stands with Rear Adm. Steven Poulin, commander of Coast Guard First District, and retired Capt. Edward Cubanski during a change of command ceremony at the sector in New Haven, Connecticut, July 8, 2016. Cubanski spent 28 years in the Coast Guard, many of which were spent in the aviation field. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve Strohmaier)