Robert J. Papp junior
Admiral (O-10) Robert J. Papp junior (born October 18, 1953 in Norwich , Connecticut ) was the 24th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard until May 30, 2014 . His successor is Admiral Paul F. Zukunft .
Papp graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1975 . He received a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from Naval War College and a Master of Science degree in Management from Salve Regina University .
Uses
- Since May 25, 2010 Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
- From July 2008 to May 2010 he was Commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area in Portsmouth, Virginia and Commander, Defense Force East in one person
Awards
(Selection)
- Cutterman Insignia
- Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
- Legion of Merit with 3 gold stars
- Meritorious Service Medal with 1 gold star and Operational Distinguishing Device
- Coast Guard Commendation Medal 3 gold stars and "O" device
- Coast GuaMeritorious Service Medal (USA) | Meritorious Service Medalrd Achievement Medal with "O" device
- Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon
- Coast Guard Presidential Unit citation with hurricane symbol
- Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award
- Coast Guard Unit Commendation with 1 gold star and "O" device
- Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with 4 gold stars and "O" device
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
- Meritorious Team Commendation with 2 gold stars
- National Defense Service Medal with 2 bronze stars
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal with 1 service star
- Transportation 9-11 ribbon
- Special Operations Service Ribbon with 3 Service Stars
- Sea Service Ribbon with 1 service star
- Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award from Naval War College (NWC) May 6, 2010
Papp is the owner of the 13th Gold Ancient Mariner of the Coast Guard .
Web links
- Admiral Robert J. Papp. Jr. biography. In: United States Coast Guard website .
Individual evidence
- ^ Admiral Robert J. Papp. Jr. biography. In: United States Coast Guard website , accessed June 8, 2020.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Papp, Robert J. Junior |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American officer, commandant of the United States Coast Guard |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 18, 1953 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Norwich , Connecticut |