Coast Guard master cutterman retires following 32 years of continuous sea service [Image 4 of 8]

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

07.10.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cheyenne Basurto 

U.S. Coast Guard Heartland       

U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Paul Zado admires a shadow box presented to him during his retirement ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 10, 2026. The shadow box contained challenge coin from each of his previous units as well as each rank insignia Zado held during his 33-year Coast Guard career. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cheyenne Basurto)

• Date Taken: 07.10.2026
• Date Posted: 07.16.2026 11:42
• Photo ID: 9814013
• VIRIN: 260710-G-GN994-3003
• Resolution: 7706x5504
• Size: 12.64 MB
• Location: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US