Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, is presented an award by Adm. Kevin Lunday, the Coast Guard’s acting commandant at Coast Guard Base Alameda, California, July 18, 2025. Lunday, presided over the ceremony in which Tiongson retired following 40 years of honorable service. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joel LaVallee)