U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District holds change-of-command ceremony
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella and Southwest District Command Master Chief Josh McBride listen to Pacific Area Commander Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson deliver a speech during a change-of-command ceremony in Alameda, Calif., July 8, 2025. Rear Adm. Novak relieved Rear Adm. Buzzella, officially becoming the new Southwest District commander. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Wiese)