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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][1]

Steven D. Poulin
Official portrait, 2022
33rd Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard
In office
May 31, 2022 – June 13, 2024
PresidentJoe Biden
CommandantKarl L. Schultz
Linda L. Fagan
Preceded byLinda L. Fagan
Succeeded byKevin E. Lunday
Personal details
Born (1962-01-01) January 1, 1962 (age 62)[1]
Kittery, Maine
SpouseSherry A. Poulin[1]
Alma mater
  • George Washington University (ML)
  • University of Miami School of Law (JD)
  • University of South Alabama (MPA)
  • United States Coast Guard Academy (BS)
    • Military career
    AllegianceUnited States
    Service/branchUnited States Coast Guard
    Years of service1984–2024
    RankAdmiral
    Commands held
  • First Coast Guard District
  • DWH Incident Command Post Mobile
  • Coast Guard Sector Mobile
    • Awards
  • Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
  • Legion of Merit (5)
    • Steven D. Poulin's voice

    Poulin's opening statement at a House Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Operations hearing on drug interdictions
    Recorded June 4, 2019

    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

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    Badge Advanced Boat Force Operations Insignia
    1st row Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal[6] Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster Legion of Merit with four gold award stars
    2nd row Meritorious Service Medal with "O" device and three award stars Coast Guard Commendation Medal with "O" device and two award stars Coast Guard Achievement Medal with "O" device
    3rd row Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation with "hurricane symbol" Joint Meritorious Unit Award Department of Homeland Security Outstanding Unit Award
    4th row Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award Coast Guard Unit Commendation with "O" device and award star Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with "O" device and award star
    5th row Meritorious Team Commendation with three award stars Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
    6th row Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Special Operations Service Ribbon with three service stars
    7th row Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon Rifle Expert Marksmanship Medal Pistol Expert Marksmanship Medal
    Badge Coast Guard Command Ashore insignia
    Badges Vice Presidential Service Badge | Commandant Staff Badge

    References

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    1. ^ a b c "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.
    • Military offices
    Preceded by

    Frederick J. Kenney

    		 Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard
    2014–2016     		Succeeded by

    Steven J. Andersen

    Preceded by

    Linda L. Fagan

    		 Commander of the Coast Guard First District
    2016–2018     		Succeeded by

    Andrew J. Tiongson

    Preceded by

    Daniel B. Abel

    		 Director of Operations of the United States Southern Command
    2018–2020
    Preceded by

    Scott A. Buschman

    		 Director of the Homeland Security Joint Task Force – East and Commander of the Coast Guard Atlantic Area
    2020–2022     		Succeeded by

    Kevin Lunday

    Preceded by

    Linda L. Fagan

    		 Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard
    2022–2024


     

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