IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. (May 21, 2021) Capt. Allen Adkins, outgoing commodore of Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 1, congratulates Capt. Timothy Wilke, incoming commodore of MESG-1, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach, Calif., May 21, 2021. The Maritime Expeditionary Security Force is a core Navy capability which reinforces blue-water lethality by protecting port and harbor infrastructure, securing high value assets, and dominating in the littorals with maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Alejandra Meek)