MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Southwest District to hold Change of Command Ceremony

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

07/05/2025 12:10 PM EDT

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Coast Guard Southwest District is scheduled to host a Change of Command Ceremony at Coast Guard Island, Tuesday. Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak will relieve Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella, as commander of Coast Guard Southwest District with Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander, Pacific Area, presiding. WHO: Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson; Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella and Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak WHAT: Coast Guard Southwest District Change of Command Ceremony WHEN: Tuesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. WHERE: Freedom Park on Coast Guard Island Editor’s Note: Media members are asked to RSVP to PADETSF@uscg.mil or by calling Chief Petty Officer Lauren Steenson at 510-316-4586 by 6 p.m. Monday.