Kevin Lunday

Kevin Lunday
Kevin Lunday
	Lunday in 2026
28th Commandant of the Coast Guard
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 15, 2026; Acting: January 21, 2025 – January 15, 2026
President	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Linda L. Fagan
34th Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard
	In office; 13 June 2024 – 3 July 2025
President	Joe Biden; Donald Trump
Preceded by	Steven D. Poulin
Succeeded by	Thomas G. Allan Jr.
Personal details
Born	Kevin Eugene Lunday; October 12, 1965; Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Education	United States Coast Guard Academy (BS); George Washington University (JD); National War College (MS);
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Coast Guard
Years of service	1987–present
Rank	Admiral
Commands	Commandant of the Coast Guard; Coast Guard Atlantic Area; Coast Guard Fourteenth District; Coast Guard Cyber Command; Coast Guard Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center Atlantic; USCG Point Martin (WPB-82379);
Awards	Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit (2);

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Kevin Eugene Lunday (born October 12, 1965) is a United States Coast Guard admiral who has served as the 28th commandant of the Coast Guard since 15 January 2026 and as the acting commandant from 21 January 2025 to 15 January 2026. He previously served as the 34th vice commandant of the Coast Guard from 2024-2025 and as commander of the Coast Guard Atlantic Area from 2022 to 2024.

A native of South Carolina, Lunday received his commission from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1987, where he graduated with a B.S. degree in marine engineering. He holds a Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School, an M.S. degree in national security strategy from the National War College and is a distinguished graduate of the College of Naval Command and Staff.