U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific change of command [Image 1 of 9]

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

07.20.2026

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Charly Tautfest 

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters     

U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Jo-Ann F. Burdian, Coast Guard Atlantic Area commanding officer (center), and Cmdr. Andrew Somplasky, the incoming commanding officer of Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific (left), salute during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, July 20, 2026. Burdian presided over the ceremony where Somplasky relieved Cmdr. P.J. Leon as the commanding officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Charly Tautfest).

• Date Taken: 07.20.2026
• Date Posted: 07.30.2026 11:15
• Photo ID: 9827036
• VIRIN: 260720-G-RS249-1829
• Resolution: 7995x5330
• Size: 9.92 MB
• Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US