Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella assumes command of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West [Image 2 of 7]

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

03.26.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Adm. Kevin Lunday, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, delivers remarks during the Pacific Area assumption of command ceremony for Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella in Alameda, California, March 26, 2026. Lunday presided over the ceremony where he promoted Buzzella to vice admiral. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)

• Date Taken: 03.26.2026
• Date Posted: 03.31.2026 16:15
• Photo ID: 9587462
• VIRIN: 260326-G-BB085-1407
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 6.51 MB
• Location: ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, US