U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Jo-Ann Burdian, the commander of U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, gives a speech at the Northeast district change of command in Boston, July 23, 2026. Burdian gave remarks and presented Rear Adm. Michael Platt with an award. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rajesh Harrilal)