Coast Guard East District holds change of command ceremony [Image 2 of 8]

PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

04.10.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christine Bills 

U.S. Coast Guard East   

U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Jo-Ann Burdian (right), commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area, smiles at Rear Adm. John Vann during a change of command ceremony April 10, 2026, at Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, Virginia. Vann received a Legion of Merit award prior to his departure as district commander of Coast Guard East District. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christine Bills)

• Date Taken: 04.10.2026
• Date Posted: 04.22.2026 10:19
• Photo ID: 9632153
• VIRIN: 260410-G-TW220-1271
• Resolution: 7607x5071
• Size: 6.7 MB
• Location: PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, US