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Paul Zukunft graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1977. In 2014 he became the 25th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, 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.

  • Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Zukunft and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Admiral

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Zukunft reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Admiral

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, 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.