Coast Guard Senior Leadership

Leaders are individuals who guide or direct in a course by showing the way. Coast Guard senior leadership possess the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. This is exemplified in their adherence to the Coast Guard's core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty. They strive to ensure that the Coast Guard can complete its missions and remain Semper Paratus, Always Ready.

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Admiral Kevin E. Lunday Official Photo

Kevin E. Lunday

Acting Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard

Admiral Kevin E. Lunday assumed the duties of Acting Commandant on January 21, 2025. He leads the 56,000 men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard as part of the Department of Homeland Security team protecting America and one of the six military services...

Vice Admiral Thomas G. Allan Jr Official Photo

Thomas G. Allan Jr

Acting Vice Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard

Vice Admiral Tom Allan assumed the duties of Acting Vice Commandant on July 3, 2025. As the Acting Vice Service Chief, he advances the Commandant’s strategic vision and directs internal governance of the U.S. Coast Guard, the 56,000 person-strong...

Master Chief Phillip N. Waldron Official Portrait

Master Chief Phillip N. Waldron

15th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard

Master Chief Phil Waldron assumed the duties of the 15th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard on July 25, 2025. Master Chief Waldron is the senior enlisted member of the Coast Guard and the principal advisor to the Commandant on all...