Rear Adm. Brendan McPherson, deputy commander of Pacific Area, and his wife participate in the 46th Annual Alameda 4th of July Parade, "The Island's Independence Celebration," in Alameda, Calif., July 4, 2023. Alameda's 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that spans 3.3 miles, attracting more than 170 entries and 2,500 participants. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Charly Tautfest)