Current and prospective and commanders, Vice Adm. Charles W. Ray and Vice Adm. Fred M. Midgette, inspect the honor platoon during the Coast Guard Pacific Area change of command ceremony, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at Base Alameda in California. Pacific Area is the Coast Guard's regional command element and force provider for maritime safety, security and stewardship in the Pacific. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Loumania Stewart