Pacific Area Command Master Chief Petty Officer Mark Pearson presents Vice Adm. Charles W. Ray a flag that was lowered from the Coast Guard Cutter Waesche during the Coast Guard Pacific Area change of command ceremony, Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at Coast Guard 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