Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella is joined by his family on stage during the Pacific Area assumption of command ceremony in Alameda, California, March 26, 2026. 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 Austin Wiley)