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Acting USCG Commandant Lunday Nominated To Serve as Commandant Amid Massive Organizational Changes

Acting USCG Commandant Lunday Nominated To Serve as Commandant Amid Massive Organizational Changes
Cutter Melvin Bell sails into Sector Key West in November 2023 for acceptance as the Coast Guard’s 55th fast response cutter. It will be homeported in Boston. U.S. Coast Guard photograph.

In addition to spelling out her vision for sweeping organizational changes, Department of Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem on Wednesday announced that Acting Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday has been nominated to become the permanent commandant. Landay had been serving as the 34th Vice Commandant from June 2024 when previous Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan was relieved on Jan. 21 by the incoming Trump administration. At that point, he was elevated to acting commandant. Lunday's nomination will require Senate confirmation.…

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