Steven D. Poulin
Steven D. Poulin (born January 1, 1962) is a United States Coast Guard admiral who serves as the 33rd Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard since May 31, 2022.[2] He most recently served as commander of the Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard Defense Force East from 2020 to 2022. As Atlantic Area commander, he had operational control over Coast Guard missions covering the Rocky Mountains to the Arabian Gulf, covering 5 Coast Guard districts and 40 states. He previously served as director of operations for the United States Southern Command, commander of the Coast Guard First District, and Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard.[3][1]
Steven D. Poulin | |
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33rd Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office May 31, 2022 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Commandant | Karl L. Schultz Linda L. Fagan |
Preceded by | Linda L. Fagan |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Kittery, Maine | January 1, 1962
Spouse | Sherry A. Poulin[1] |
Alma mater | |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Coast Guard |
Years of service | 1984–present |
Rank | Admiral |
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Awards | |
In April 2022, Poulin was nominated for promotion to admiral and assignment as vice commandant of the Coast Guard, succeeding Linda L. Fagan.[4] His nomination was sent to the United States Senate on April 7, 2022, and he was confirmed on May 11.[5]
Awards and decorations
References
- "Biographical Information and Qualifications of Steven D. Poulin". U.S. Congress. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- "You're invited! Change of Command and Change of Watch". U.S. Coast Guard. May 30, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- "Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin". Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- LaGrone, Sam (April 5, 2022). "Biden Nominates Adm. Linda Fagan to Head Coast Guard, First Woman to Lead Military Service". USNI News. National Harbor, Maryland.
- "PN1946 — Vice Adm. Steven D. Poulin — Coast Guard, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- Magee, Travis (May 24, 2022). "Vice Adm. Poulin awarded for service at change of command [Image 1 of 7]". DVIDS. Retrieved May 26, 2022.