U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief William Walker, the departing command master chief of Coast Guard Base Alameda, shakes hands with Master Chief Petty Officer Jason Bryant, the newest Base Alameda command master chief, during a change of watch ceremony, June 10, 2026, at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, California. During the ceremony, Bryant formally relieved Walker of the Base Alameda command master chief responsibilities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Wiese)