U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) holds change-of-command ceremony [Image 5 of 7]

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

07.09.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Danish Khan 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Joseph R. Buzella gives a speech during the USCGC Waesche’s (WMSL 751) change-of-command ceremony at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California, July 9. 2026. Buzella presided over the ceremony in which Capt. Dave W. Ratner relieved Capt. Tyson J. Scofield as Waesche’s commanding officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Danish Khan.)

• Date Taken: 07.09.2026
• Date Posted: 07.10.2026 12:45
• Photo ID: 9802630
• VIRIN: 260709-G-DK006-1137
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 4.69 MB
• Location: ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, US