Master Chief Petty Officer William R. James

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer William R. James speaks to the audience and crew after assuming the duties of officer in charge of Coast Guard Cutter Seahorse, an 87-foot patrol boat, during a change of command ceremony at Integrated Support Command Portsmouth, Va., Friday, July 25, 2008. James, who will be the Seahorse's second officer in charge, served as the Command Master Chief of the Coast Guard Atlantic Area prior to his assumption of command of the vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Jones)