John Currier was commissioned through the Officer Candidate School in 1976, and designated a Naval Aviator the following year. With over 6000 flight hours in Coast Guard and Navy fixed and rotary wing aircraft, before retiring he was the “Ancient Albatross,” or the longest serving Coast Guard Aviator on active duty. He served as Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard from May 2012 to May 2014, and retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral in 2014.
Sponsored by:
John
P.
Currier
1953
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Home:
Westbrook
,
Maine
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral John P. Currier, 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral John P. Currier, 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral John P. Currier, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral John P. Currier, 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.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
Vice AdmiralAction Date:
May 18, 2012 – May 20, 2014
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral John P. Currier, 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 Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard from 18 May 2012 to 20 May 2014. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Currier 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: Vice Admiral John P. Currier, 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.