ADM Kevin Lunday USCG

Admiral Kevin E. Lunday assumed the duties as the 28th Commandant on January 15, 2026. He commands the Coast Guard, which is an integral part of the Department of Homeland Security team protecting the Nation and at all times one of the six military services and part of the joint force that defends it. He directs operations to control, secure, and defend the U.S. border and maritime approaches, facilitate commerce vital to U.S. economic prosperity and strategic mobility, and respond to crises or contingencies that may come without warning. He leads 57,000 Coast Guard military (Active and Reserve) and civilian personnel, supported by 21,000 Auxiliary volunteers. Admiral Lunday served?as the Acting Commandant from January 2025 until assuming his current duties, directing the initial implementation of Force Design 2028 to transform the Coast Guard into a more agile, capable, and responsive fighting force. He previously served as the 34th Vice Commandant from June 2024 to January 2025. From