Coast Guard finalizes permanent relief of Sector San Diego commander 

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 04/08/2025 07:00 PM EDT

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Coast Guard finalizes permanent relief of Sector San Diego commander 
04/08/2025 06:40 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Coast Guard permanently relieved the commander of Coast Guard Sector San Diego Tuesday after temporarily relieving the commander on October 24, 2024.  Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella, commander, District Eleven, temporarily relieved Capt. James Spitler following an investigation leading to a loss of confidence due to failures in leadership, judgement, and integrity.