The color guard presents the American flag during a retirement ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Alameda, California, July 18, 2025. Adm. Kevin Lunday, the Coast Guard’s acting commandant, presided over the ceremony in which Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, retired following 40 years of honorable service. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel LaVallee)