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NEW YORK – Coast Guard members salute the colors during a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook in Highlands, New Jersey, June 24, 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 - Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Carlino, commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook, performs a final personnel inspection at Station Sandy Hook in Highlands, New Jersey, June 24, 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 - Chief Warrant Officer Seth Hunt relieves Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Carlino of his duty as commanding officer of Station Sandy Hook in Highlands, New Jersey, June 24, 2016. Station Sandy Hook has a crew compliment of one officer and 26 enlisted members. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve Strohmaier)
NEW YORK – Capt. Michael Day, commander of Coast Guard Sector New York, speaks to the crowd during a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook in Highlands, New Jersey, June 24, 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 – Capt. Michael Day, commander of Coast Guard Sector New York, recognizes Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Carlino, commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Sandy Hook, for his service during a change of command ceremony, June 24, 2016. Station Sandy Hook provides critical maritime protection and law enforcement in northern New Jersey and New York City area. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Steve Strohmaier)