U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District holds change of command ceremony [Image 2 of 7]

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

07.08.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Wiese 

U.S. Coast Guard District 11

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area Commander Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson and Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella hold the Coast Guard Legion of Merit award, awarded to Buzzella as the Southwest District Chief of Staff, Capt. Taylor Lam reads the award’s contents aloud during a change-of-command ceremony in Alameda, Calif., July 8, 2025. The Legion of Merit is awarded to Coast Guard members for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Wiese)

• Date Taken: 07.08.2025
• Date Posted: 07.08.2025 19:44
• Photo ID: 9169720
• VIRIN: 250708-G-VC040-1002
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 20.56 MB
• Location: ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, US