Charles Ray (admiral)

Charles W. Ray
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Coast Guard
Years of service1981–2021
RankAdmiral
CommandsPacific Area Commander
Fourteenth Coast Guard District
Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen
Battles / warsIraq War
AwardsHomeland Security Distinguished Service Medal
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (5)
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Air Medal
Coast Guard Commendation Medal (3)
Coast Guard Achievement Medal

Charles W. Ray is a retired United States Coast Guard admiral who served as the vice commandant of the Coast Guard from May 24, 2018 to June 18, 2021.[1] He previously served as the Coast Guard's deputy commandant for operations.[2]

  1. ^ "PN1746 — Vice Adm. Charles W. Ray — Coast Guard". U.S. Congress. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Admiral Charles W. Ray". www.uscg.mil. Retrieved 19 April 2021.