Karl L. Schultz

Karl L. Schultz
26th Commandant of the Coast Guard
In office
June 1, 2018 – June 1, 2022
PresidentDonald Trump
Joe Biden
DeputyCharles W. Ray
Linda L. Fagan
Steven D. Poulin
Preceded byPaul F. Zukunft
Succeeded byLinda L. Fagan
Personal details
EducationUnited States Coast Guard Academy (BS)
University of Connecticut (MPA)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Coast Guard
Years of service1983–2022
RankAdmiral
CommandsCommandant of the Coast Guard
Coast Guard Atlantic Area
Coast Guard Defense Force East
Eleventh Coast Guard District
Coast Guard Sector Miami
USCGC Venturous
USCGC Acacia
USCGC Farallon
Battles/warsGlobal War on Terrorism
 • September 11 attacks
AwardsHomeland Security Distinguished Service Medal
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Coast Guard Commendation Medal (4)
Coast Guard Achievement Medal (2)

Karl Leo Schultz[1] is a retired United States Coast Guard admiral who served as the 26th Commandant of the Coast Guard from 2018 to 2022.[2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ "Bulletin". 1995.
  2. ^ "PN1706 — Vice Adm. Karl L. Schultz — Coast Guard". U.S. Congress. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "Secretary Nielsen Statement on President Trump's Nomination of Vice Admiral Karl L. Schultz to be the Next Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard". DHS.gov. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  4. ^ "Vice Adm. Karl Schultz Nominated to be Next Coast Guard Commandant". USNI News. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  5. ^ "Event Information - Schedule of Events". United States Coast Guard. Retrieved May 31, 2022.