Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella, commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West delivers remarks during his assumption of command ceremony, March 26, 2026, at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, California. As Pacific Area commander, Buzzella will lead Coast Guard operations throughout the Indo Pacific, the Polar Regions and Western Hemisphere, focusing on enhancing operational readiness, strengthening international partnerships, and advancing strategic priorities in support of national security objectives. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Wiese)