U.S. Coast Guard News

Admiral Paul F. Zukunft

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:15:00 GMT

Top service official, responsible for all world-wide Coast Guard activities, and oversees 41,700 active-duty military; 7,800 reserve military part-time employees; 8,300 civilian full-time employees; and 31,000 civilian auxiliary volunteers.

Admiral Charles D. Michel

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:20:00 GMT

Admiral Charles Michel assumed the duties as the 30th Vice Commandant on August 6, 2015. As the Vice Service Chief and Chief Operating Officer, Admiral Michel executes the Commandant's Strategic Intent, manages internal organizational governance and serves as the Component Acquisition Executive.

Master Chief Steven W. Cantrell

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 19:56:00 GMT

Master Chief Steven W. Cantrell assumed the duties of the 12th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard on May 22, 2014. As the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commandant, Master Chief Cantrell advises him on enlisted workforce policies, advocates for military benefits and entitlements, is the senior enlisted mentor, and acts as the sounding board for select enlisted administrative actions.