Coast Guard master cutterman retires following 32 years of continuous sea service [Image 5 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 Guardsmen conduct the passing of colors during the retirement ceremony of Chief Warrant Officer Paul Zado in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 10, 2026. The passing of the colors is a symbolic tradition held at retirement ceremonies where a member of each rank previously held by the retiree passes the flag to the next until it is presented to the retiree. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Cheyenne Basurto)

• Date Taken: 07.10.2026
• Date Posted: 07.16.2026 11:42
• Photo ID: 9814026
• VIRIN: 260710-G-GN994-3004
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 7.75 MB
• Location: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US