Robert Papp graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1975. From 2010 to 2014 he served as the 24th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Admiral in 2014.
Sponsored by:
Robert
J.
Papp
, Jr.
March 25, 1952
–
Born:
North Kingstown
,
Rhode Island
Home:
Norwich
,
Connecticut
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
July 1999 – May 2002
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1999 to May 2002.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
April 2006 – July 2008
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, NINTH Coast Guard District, from April 2006 to July 2008. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Papp and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
October 2004 – April 2006
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
May 25, 2010 – May 30, 2014
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 25 May 2010 to 30 May 2014. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Papp reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
May 25, 2010 – May 30, 2014
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 25 May 2010 to 30 May 2014. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Papp culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from May 1996 to July 1999.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
October 2002 – April 2004
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr., United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from October 2002 to April 2004.