Coast Guard master cutterman retires following 32 years of continuous sea service [Image 7 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 is presented the American flag during his retirement ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 10, 2026. Zado, the Coast Guard's 39th master cutterman, retired following 34 years of service. (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: 9814048
• VIRIN: 260710-G-GN994-3006
• Resolution: 4156x2969
• Size: 2.6 MB
• Location: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US