Steven D. Poulin Explained

Steven D. Poulin
Order:33rd
Office:Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard
Term Start:May 31, 2022
Term End:June 13, 2024
President:Joe Biden
1Blankname:Commandant
1Namedata:Karl L. Schultz
Linda L. Fagan
Predecessor:Linda L. Fagan
Successor:Kevin E. Lunday
Birth Date:1 January 1962[1]
Birth Place:Kittery, Maine, U.S.
Alma Mater:
Spouse:Sherry A. Poulin
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Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Coast Guard
Serviceyears:1984–2024
Rank:Admiral
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Steven D. Poulin (born January 1, 1962) is a retired United States Coast Guard admiral who served as the 33rd Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard from 2022 to 2024.[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]

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

 
BadgeAdvanced Boat Force Operations Insignia
1st rowCoast Guard Distinguished Service Medal[6] Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf clusterLegion of Merit with four gold award stars
2nd rowMeritorious Service Medal with "O" device and three award starsCoast Guard Commendation Medal with "O" device and two award starsCoast Guard Achievement Medal with "O" device
3rd rowCoast Guard Presidential Unit Citation with "hurricane symbol"Joint Meritorious Unit AwardDepartment of Homeland Security Outstanding Unit Award
4th rowSecretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit AwardCoast Guard Unit Commendation with "O" device and award starCoast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with "O" device and award star
5th rowMeritorious Team Commendation with three award starsCoast Guard Bicentennial Unit CommendationNational Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
6th rowGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalSpecial Operations Service Ribbon with three service stars
7th rowCoast Guard Sea Service RibbonRifle Expert Marksmanship MedalPistol Expert Marksmanship Medal
BadgeCoast Guard Command Ashore insignia
BadgesCommandant Staff Badge

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biographical Information and Qualifications of Steven D. Poulin. 2021-04-22. U.S. Congress.
  2. Web site: You're invited! Change of Command and Change of Watch. 2022-05-30. 2022-05-31. U.S. Coast Guard.
  3. Web site: Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin. 2021-01-21.
  4. Web site: LaGrone. Sam. Biden Nominates Adm. Linda Fagan to Head Coast Guard, First Woman to Lead Military Service. 2022-04-05. National Harbor, Maryland. USNI News.
  5. Web site: PN1946 — Vice Adm. Steven D. Poulin — Coast Guard, 117th Congress (2021-2022). 2022-04-07. 2022-04-08. U.S. Congress.
  6. Web site: Magee. Travis. Vice Adm. Poulin awarded for service at change of command [Image 1 of 7]]. 2022-05-24. 2022-05-26. DVIDS.