Peter Gautier Explained

Peter Gautier
Nickname:	Pete^[1]
Birth Date:	25 September 1965
Birth Place:	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Coast Guard
Branch Label:	Branch
Serviceyears:	1987–present
Rank:	Vice Admiral
Commands:	Coast Guard Eleventh District Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team Loran Station Gesashi
Alma Mater:	United States Coast Guard Academy (BS) University of Michigan (MS) National War College (MS)

Peter Williams Gautier (born September 25, 1965) is a United States Coast Guard vice admiral who serves as the deputy commandant for operations. He previously served as the deputy commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

Born in Brooklyn, New York City on September 25, 1965, Gautier graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1987 with a B.S. degree in marine engineering. He later earned an M.S. degree in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1993 and an M.S. degree in national security strategy from the National War College in 2009.^[1]

In April 2022, he was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and appointment as deputy commandant for operations.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Questionnaire for Nominee - Rear Adm. Peter W. Gautier. April 2022. August 2, 2022. U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
2. Web site: Rear Admiral Peter W. Gautier. www.uscg.mil.
3. Web site: Coast Guard Decommissions Cutter Mellon After 52 Years of Service. Seapower. Staff. August 21, 2020.
4. Web site: Alameda briefs: Coast Guard base holds change-of-command ceremony. June 23, 2021.
5. Web site: Coast Guard 11th District receives new commander. DVIDS.
6. Web site: PN1945 - 1 nominee for Coast Guard, 117th Congress (2021-2022). April 7, 2022. www.congress.gov.