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Kevin E. Lundy sworn in as 28th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
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Admiral Kevin E. Lundy was presented with the Department of Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal and sworn in as Commandant at an Assumption of Command ceremony where officials highlighted Force Design 2028, recent operational gains and a multibillion‑dollar capital investment to modernize the service.
Admiral Kevin E. Lundy was sworn in as the 28th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard at an Assumption of Command ceremony that included remarks from the official identified in the program as Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and senior military and civilian leaders.
The ceremony featured a citation presentation and the administration of the oath. Secretary Noem presented a citation accompanying the Department of Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal, praising Lundy’s leadership during the past year and noting operations the citation cited by name. ‘‘He will be the 28th commandant of the United States Coast Guard,’’ Noem said during her remarks, adding that recent investments and leadership have revitalized the service.
The citation read at the ceremony credited Admiral Lundy with directing surge operations to the nation’s maritime borders and named several operations—including Operation Border Trident, Operation Pacific Viper and Operation River Wall—as examples of interagency action under his direction. The citation also credited efforts to restore Arctic shipbuilding capacity and noted a capital investment figure of $24,600,000,000 tied to Force Design 2028 initiatives.
Admiral Lundy took the oath of office on stage, raising his right hand: ‘‘I do solemnly swear...that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States,’’ he recited. After the oath, Lundy thanked the secretary, the president, his family and service members. He described three guiding priorities—"ready, fight, navigate"—and said the Coast Guard will ‘‘ready the service’’ through execution of Force Design 2028 and the stated capital investment.
During her remarks, Secretary Noem cited operational figures she attributed to the service’s recent year: a recruitment total of 5,204 new members for fiscal year 2025, a more than 200% increase in narcotics seizures compared with an earlier period, and nearly 4,946 lives saved. Lundy echoed the operational emphasis, highlighting sustained efforts to modernize cutters, aircraft and shore infrastructure and to expand personnel strength.
The ceremony included traditional elements: presentation of colors, a performance of the national anthem by the U.S. Coast Guard Band, an invocation by Chaplain Jennifer Bowden and a closing benediction. The formal program concluded with a brief champagne toast for invited guests.
The Coast Guard did not announce additional policy changes or operational directives at the ceremony; officials framed the event as a formal transfer of leadership and a moment to underline continuity of command and ongoing modernization efforts.
