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John P. Currier | |
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Born | Portland, Maine, U.S. | December 18, 1951
Died | March 1, 2020 Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 68)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Coast Guard |
Years of service | 1976–2014 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands | Chief of Staff, USCG Coast Guard District Thirteen Coast Guard Air Station Miami Coast Guard Air Station Detroit |
Battles / wars | Cold War September 11, 2001 attacks |
Awards | Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal with "O" device Coast Guard Achievement Medal with "O" device |
Vice Admiral John P. Currier (December 18, 1951 – March 1, 2020) was the 28th Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.[1] He assumed the position from Vice Admiral Sally Brice-O'Hara on May 18, 2012 and was relieved on May 20, 2014 by Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger.[2]
Previously, VADM Currier commanded Coast Guard District 13. He was relieved as district commander by Rear Admiral Gary Blore on July 14, 2009. Admiral Currier was selected for promotion to vice admiral and subsequently served as Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard.[3]