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This page provides the latest Coast Guard policies, strategies, and updates on the Commandant’s initiatives.

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Kevin E. Lunday

Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard

Admiral Kevin E. Lunday assumed the duties as the 28th Commandant on January 15, 2026. He commands the Coast Guard, which is an integral part of the Department of Homeland Security team protecting the Nation and at all times one of the six military...
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Commandant's Intent

 

The Commandant's Intent page provides an overview of the Coast Guard's missions.

Intent 2026

 

Executing the orders of the President and the Secretary of Homeland Security

Force Design 2028 Executive Summary Report 


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