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Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard

Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard

Second-in-command of the United States Coast Guard

The vice commandant of the Coast Guard serves as the second-in-command of the United States Coast Guard, behind only the commandant of the Coast Guard.

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Since 1929, 31 officers have served as Vice Commandant, or, as the position was referred to before 1972, Assistant Commandant. The title of the position was changed effective October 2, 1972, pursuant to Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 92–451. This position has been historically held by a vice admiral until the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 elevated the statutory rank for the position to admiral.

The current vice commandant is Admiral Steven D. Poulin, who assumed office on May 31, 2022.

Vice commandants of the Coast Guard

Adm. Karl L. Schultz, commandant of the Coast Guard, congratulates Adm. Steven D. Poulin, incoming vice commandant, in a ceremony on May 31, 2022.
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    Originally a vice admiral when he assumed office on August 6, 2015. Michel was promoted to admiral on May 24, 2016 when the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 elevated the vice commandant's rank to admiral.
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    Eckstein, Megan (2016-06-02). "USCG Adm. Michel Promoted; Vice Comm. Now A 4-Star Job". USNI News. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
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