Steven D. Poulin

Steven D. Poulin (born January 1, 1962) is a United States Coast Guard vice admiral who currently serves as commander of the Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard Defense Force East. As Atlantic Area commander, he has operational control over Coast Guard missions covering the Rocky Mountains to the Arabian Gulf, covering 5 Coast Guard districts and 40 states. He previously served as director of operations for the United States Southern Command, commander of the Coast Guard First District, and Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard.[2][1]

Steven D. Poulin
Official portrait, 2020
Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard
Nominee
Assuming office
TBD
PresidentJoe Biden
SucceedingLinda L. Fagan
Personal details
Born (1962-01-01) January 1, 1962[1]
Kittery, Maine
Spouse(s)Sherry A. Poulin[1]
Alma mater
United States Army War College (MSS)
George Washington University (ML)
University of Miami School of Law (JD)
University of South Alabama (MPA)
United States Coast Guard Academy (BS)
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Coast Guard
Years of service1984–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands held
Awards

In April 2022, Poulin was nominated for promotion to admiral and assignment as vice commandant of the Coast Guard, succeeding Linda L. Fagan.[3] His nomination was sent to the United States Senate on April 7, 2022.[4]

Awards and decorations
Badge Advanced Boat Force Operations Insignia
1st row Defense Superior Service Medal
2nd row Legion of Merit with four gold award stars Meritorious Service Medal with "O" device and three award stars Coast Guard Commendation Medal with "O" device and two award stars
3rd row Coast Guard Achievement Medal with "O" device Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation with "hurricane symbol" Department of Homeland Security Outstanding Unit Award
4th row Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award Coast Guard Unit Commendation with "O" device and award star Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with "O" device and award star
5th row Meritorious Team Commendation with three award stars Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
6th row Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Special Operations Service Ribbon with two service stars
7th row Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon Rifle Expert Marksmanship Medal Pistol Expert Marksmanship Medal
Badge Coast Guard Command Ashore insignia
Badge Vice Presidential Service Badge

References
  1. "Biographical Information and Qualifications of Steven D. Poulin". U.S. Congress. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  2. "Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin". Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  3. LaGrone, Sam (April 5, 2022). "Biden Nominates Adm. Linda Fagan to Head Coast Guard, First Woman to Lead Military Service". USNI News. National Harbor, Maryland.
  4. "PN1946 — Vice Adm. Steven D. Poulin — Coast Guard, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
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