Robert J. Papp Jr.

Robert Papp
Official portrait, 2010
United States Special Representative for the Arctic
In office
14 July 2014 – 20 January 2017
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byPosition established
Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
In office
25 May 2010 – 30 May 2014
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byThad Allen
Succeeded byPaul Zukunft
Personal details
Born (1953-03-25) 25 March 1953 (age 71)
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, U.S.
Alma materUnited States Coast Guard Academy
Naval War College
Salve Regina University
Military career
Service / branchUnited States Coast Guard
Years of service1975–2014
RankAdmiral
Commands Commandant of the Coast Guard
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard 9th District
Battles / warsGlobal War on Terrorism
 • 11 September attacks
AwardsHomeland Security Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Coast Guard Commendation Medal
Coast Guard Achievement Medal

Admiral Robert Joseph Papp Jr.[1] (born 25 March 1953) is a retired admiral of the United States Coast Guard who served as the 24th commandant from 2010 to 2014. He led the largest component of the United States Department of Homeland Security, with 42,000 active duty, 8,200 Reserve, 8,000 civilian, and 31,000 Auxiliary personnel.

  1. ^ Congressional Record — Senate (PDF). Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office. 21 March 1975. p. 8263. Retrieved 20 November 2020.