Coast Guard District 11 holds change-of-command
From left, Rear Adm. Andrew Sugimoto, Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson and Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella render a salute during the playing of the national anthem during a change-of-command ceremony on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, Calif., July 19, 2024. The change-of-command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that represents a total transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another. (U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Hunter Schnabel)