U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Josh McBride, District 11 Command Master Chief, gives a U.S. Coast Guard flag to a child while marching in the annual Fourth of July parade in Alameda, California, July 4, 2025. The parade celebrates Independence Day and honors local military and first responder communities. Alameda is home to Coast Guard Base Alameda, one of the largest Coast Guard installations on the West Coast. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Charlie Valor)