Robert E. Kramek

Robert E. Kramek
Born(1939-12-15)December 15, 1939
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 20, 2016(2016-10-20) (aged 76)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Service / branchUnited States Coast Guard
Years of service1957–1998
RankAdmiral
CommandsCommandant of the Coast Guard
USCGC Midgett (WHEC-726)
AwardsCoast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Coast Guard Commendation Medal
Alma materUniversity of Michigan

Robert Edward Kramek (December 15, 1939 – October 20, 2016)[1] was an admiral of the United States Coast Guard who served as the 20th commandant from 1994 to 1998. During his tenure as commandant, he successfully led the service through difficult budget battles each year and directed the "streamlining" plan that was mandated by the National Performance Review and "Mandate for Change".

  1. ^ Janaro, Sarah (October 25, 2016). "In Memoriam: Adm. Robert Kramek, 20th Commandant of the Coast Guard". Coast Guard Compass. Retrieved February 18, 2017.