Steve Branham graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1977. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 2010.

Steve Branham graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1977. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 2010.






(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Steve Branham, 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, culminating as Commander, SEVENTH Coast Guard District, in 2010. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Branham 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Steve Branham, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Steve Branham, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Steve Branham, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Steve Branham, 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.