San Diego Coast Guard City hosts the inaugural Coastie of the Year Award
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella, District 11 commander, speaks for the inaugural Coastie of the Year ceremony at Sector San Diego, Jan. 22, 2025. The new annual award recognizes exemplary Coast Guard members from San Diego’s five local units. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Sappey)