U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami conducted a change of command ceremony today at Air Station Miami.

During the ceremony Capt. Todd W. Lutes transferred command of Air Station Miami to Capt. Michael E. Platt.

The change of command ceremony marks a transfer of total responsibility and authority from one individual to another. It is a time-honored tradition, conducted before the assembled crew, as well as honored guests and dignitaries to formally demonstrate the continuity of the authority within a command