Santa Rita, GU
Command Master Chief David G. Kolstedt
Master
Chief Kolstedt assumed the duties of Sector Guam Command Master Chief in
June 2009.
Master Chief Kolstedt
enlisted in the Coast Guard in May 1993. Upon completion of basic training,
he reported to his first assignment onboard USCGC VENTUROUS (WMEC-625) in
In addition to being a
graduate of Class 59 of the U. S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Master Chief
Kolstedt is also a graduate of Chief Petty Officer Academy Class CXX. Master
Chief Kolstedt holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies and a
Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland-UC.
Master Chief Kolstedt’s personal awards include the
Coast Guard Commendation Medal with Operational Distinguishing Device, Coast
Guard Achievement Medal with three gold stars and Operational Distinguishing
Device, and the Commandant’s Letter of Commendation.