Robert J. Papp Jr.
Robert Papp | |
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Official portrait, 2010 | |
| United States Special Representative for the Arctic | |
| In office 14 July 2014 – 20 January 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Commandant of the United States Coast Guard | |
| In office 25 May 2010 – 30 May 2014 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Thad Allen |
| Succeeded by | Paul Zukunft |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 March 1953 North Kingstown, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Alma mater | United States Coast Guard Academy Naval War College (MA) Salve Regina University (MS) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1975–2014 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Commandant of the Coast Guard Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander, U.S. Coast Guard 9th District |
| Battles / wars | Global War on Terrorism 11 September attacks |
| Awards | Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal Defense Distinguished Service Medal Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal Coast Guard Achievement Medal |
Admiral Robert Joseph Papp Jr. (born 25 March 1953) is a retired admiral of the United States Coast Guard who served as the 24th commandant from 2010 to 2014. He led the largest component of the United States Department of Homeland Security, with 42,000 active duty, 8,200 Reserve, 8,000 civilian, and 31,000 Auxiliary personnel.