U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Jo-Ann Burdian (center), commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area, conducts the transfer of command of the Coast Guard East District from Rear Adm. John Vann (left) to Rear Adm. Zeita Merchant, April 10, 2026, at Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, Virginia. The completion of the transfer is signified with a salute between the previous district commander and the new district commander. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christine Bills)