Robert E. Kramek
Robert E. Kramek | |
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| Born | December 15, 1939 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2016 (aged 76) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Branch | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1957–1998 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Commandant of the Coast Guard USCGC Midgett (WHEC-726) |
| Awards | Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Robert Edward Kramek (December 15, 1939 – October 20, 2016) was an admiral of the United States Coast Guard who served as the 20th commandant from 1994 to 1998. During his tenure as commandant, he successfully led the service through difficult budget battles each year and directed the "streamlining" plan that was mandated by the National Performance Review and "Mandate for Change".