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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VICE COMMANDANT


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Vice Admiral Peter W. Gautier

Acting Vice Commandant

Vice Admiral Peter W. Gautier assumed the duties of Acting Vice Commandant on January 21, 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...


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