Kevin Lunday
Kevin Lunday | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Acting Commandant of the Coast Guard | |
| Assumed office 21 January 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Vice Commandant | Himself |
| Preceded by | Linda L. Fagan |
| 34th Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2024 | |
| Commandant | Linda L. Fagan Himself (acting) |
| Preceded by | Steven D. Poulin |
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| Born | October 12, 1965 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank | Admiral |
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Kevin Eugene Lunday (born October 12, 1965) is a United States Coast Guard admiral who has served as the acting commandant of the Coast Guard since 21 January 2025 and as the 34th vice commandant of the Coast Guard since 13 June 2024. He previously served 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.