Coast Guard names first Ancient Tridents
Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Paul Zukunft, stands with the first Ancient Tridents, Rear Admiral Linda Fagan and Master Chief Petty Officer Richard “Shane” Hooker during the Ancient Trident Ceremony held at the Alexander Hamilton Custom House, March 23, 2017. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Frank Iannazzo-Simmons)
NEW YORK – U.S. Coast Guard leaders and distinguished...
Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch commissioning ceremony
PHILADELPHIA – Adm. Paul F. Zukunft, Commandant of the Coast Guard, gives the order for the crew of the Rollin Fritch to lay aboard and man their stations at the ship’s commissioning in Cape May, New Jersey, Saturday Nov. 19, 2016. U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 1st Class Seth Johnson
Cape May – Adm. Paul F. Zukunft, Commandant of the Coast Guard, presided over a...
Coast Guard mourns the death of Adm. Robert E. Kramek, 20th Commandant of the Coast Guard
Robert E. Kramek 20th Commandant of the Coast Guard 1994 – 1998
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard is mourning the recent loss of one of its former commandants, Adm. Robert E. Kramek, who died Oct. 20, 2016.
Kramek served as the Coast Guard’s 20th commandant from 1994 through 1998, during which time he significantly expanded the Coast Guard’s global reach and influence as commandant,...
Adm. Zukunft assumes command of Coast Guard
WASHINGTON – Adm. Paul F. Zukunft assumed command as the 25th commandant of the Coast Guard today, relieving Adm. Bob Papp during a military ceremony at the Douglas A. Munro Coast Guard Headquarters Building.
“Adm. Papp’s leadership and resolve have left an indelible mark on the service,” said Zukunft. “The Coast Guard is more proficient, more capable and more resilient due to his contributions...
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp delivers State of the Coast Guard Address
WASHINGTON — U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp delivered the 2013 State of the Coast Guard Address at the National Defense University at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., Wednesday.
The Commandant highlighted the Coast Guard’s response to Hurricane Sandy, emphasizing the preparedness of Coast Guard Captains of the Ports working with U.S. Department of Homeland Security components...
Coast Guard honors servicemember’s sacrifice
CAPE MAY, N.J. – The Coast Guard dedicated staff barracks at its only enlisted basic training facility to a Coast Guardsman killed in action during a ceremony Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bruckenthal, who graduated basic training here in 1999, was killed by suicide bombers during Operation Iraqi Freedom defending oil platforms off the Iraqi coast April 24, 2004. Officials at...
Admiral Papp Assumes Command of the United States Coast Guard
WASHINGTON – Adm. Robert J. Papp, Jr., assumed command as the 24th commandant of the Coast Guard today, relieving Adm. Thad W. Allen during a military ceremony at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D. C.
Admiral Papp Receives Naval War College Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award
NEWPORT, R.I. – Adm. Robert J. Papp, Jr., of the United States Coast Guard, accepted the 2010 Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award from the Naval War College (NWC) during a ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard on May 6.
Video – Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen on the Gulf Oil Spill
In this video, Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant of the Coast Guard, talks to Fox News’ Senior White House Correspondent Major Garrett about the government response and the current situation concerning the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico.