COMMANDANTS———————————————————————

ADMIRAL ROBERT E. KRAMEK
20th Commandant
1 June 1994 - 30 May 1998
First Commandant to have a personal challenge coin
The very first challenge coin I received in person - Summer 1997 - San Pedro, CA

ADMIRAL ROBERT E. KRAMEK
20th Commandant
1 June 1994 - 30 May 1998
Presented by ADM Robert E. Kramek
Commandant USCG
(Coin: 1-1/2” diameter)

ADMIRAL ROBERT E. KRAMEK
20th Commandant
1 June 1994 - 30 May 1998
Coin Paperweight in Acrylic
(Coin: 1-1/2” diameter; Overall: 4” W x 5” H x 1/2” thick)

ADMIRAL JAMES M. LOY
21st Commandant
30 May 1998 - 30 May 2002
2002 State of the Coast Guard Address

ADMIRAL THOMAS H. COLLINS
22nd Commandant
30 May 2002 - 25 May 2006

ADMIRAL ROBERT J. PAPP, Jr.
24th Commandant
25 May 2010 - 30 May 2014

ADMIRAL ROBERT J. PAPP, Jr.
24th Commandant
25 May 2010 - 30 May 2014
Wooden Presentation Box
(6-1/4” x 6-1/4”)
(Coin: 3” diameter)

ADMIRAL PAUL F. ZUKUNFT
25th Commandant
30 May 2014 - 1 June 2018
(2-1/4” W x 2-1/8” H)

ADMIRAL KARL L. SCHULTZ
26th Commandant
1 June 2018 - 1 June 2022
(2-1/4” diameter; 1/4” thick)

ADMIRAL LINDA L. FAGAN
27th Commandant
1 June 2022 - 21 January 2025
First woman to serve as Coast Guard Commandant
First woman to head a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces
First woman to serve as both Commandant and Vice Commandant
First woman to attain the rank of Admiral in the Coast Guard
Eighth woman to achieve 4-star rank in U.S. Armed Forces
Coast Guard's First Gold Ancient Trident
(The Officer with the longest service in the Marine Safety field)
First Coast Guard Commandant to be relieved for cause
(2-1/2” W x 2-1/2” H x 1/4” thick)

ADMIRAL KEVIN E. LUNDAY
Acting Commandant
21 January 2025 - Present
(2-1/4” diameter)

From the Commandant
United States Coast Guard
Coin Paperweight in Acrylic
(Coin: 1-3/4” diameter; Overall: 4-3/4” W x 3-3/4” H x 7/8” thick)

Commandant’s Flag Mess
Culinary Specialist
Special Command Aide