Robert J. Papp, Jr.

Admiral (O -10) Robert J. Papp Jr. ( born October 18, 1953 in Norwich, Connecticut) is the 24th and current Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. It is the successor of Admiral Thad W. Allen, the deputy he was before.

Papp graduated 1975, the United States Coast Guard Academy. He received the degree of Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College and the Master of Science 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 personal union

Awards

(Selection)

  • Cutterman Insignia
  • Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
  • Legion of Merit with three Gold Stars
  • Meritorious Service Medal with one gold star and Operational Distinguishing Device
  • Commandant 's Letter of Commendation Ribbon
  • Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation with " hurricane symbol "
  • Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award
  • Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
  • Meritorious Team Commendation with 2 gold stars
  • National Defense Service Medal with two bronze stars
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Humanitarian Service Medal with one service star
  • Transportation 9-11 Ribbon
  • Special Operations Service Ribbon with three service stars
  • Sea Service Ribbon with one service star
  • Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award from the Naval War College ( NWC ) May 6, 2010

Papp is the owner of 13 Gold Ancient Mariner of the Coast Guard.

Norwich (Connecticut) Commandant of the Coast Guard Personalunion Distinguished Service Medal (US Coast Guard) Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
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