Coast Guard Deployable Specialized Forces unit holds change-of-command ceremony in San Diego

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U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area
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07/14/2025 06:52 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team West hosted a change-of-command ceremony in San Diego, July 9, 2025. Coast Guard Capt. James J. Camp relieved Capt. Robert J. Berry as the commanding officer during the ceremony. 
Capt. Robert J. Berry (Left) and Capt. James J. Camp (Right) salute each other during a change of command ceremony for the Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team West in San Diego, July 9, 2025. Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson (Center), commander, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the time-honored military tradition, which represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Nuhfer)