Vivian Crea was commissioned an Ensign in the Coast Guard Reserve upon graduation from Officer Candidate School at Yorktown, Virginia in December, 1973. She made history in 2006 when the Senate confirmed her to become the first woman in service to achieve the rank of Vice Admiral. She served from 2006 to 2009 as the 25th Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, becoming the first woman to hold that office. She retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral in 2009.
Sponsored by:
Vivien
S.
Crea
Born:
Seoul
,
South Korea
Home:
,
Virginia
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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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
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea, United States Coast Guard, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Crea reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea, 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea, 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 2006 to 2009. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Crea culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of her country and her dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea, 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea, 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea, 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.