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Trump nominates cyber expert for Coast Guard commandant

U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Kevin Lunday, the Coast Guard’s acting commandant, delivers a speech at Coast Guard Base Alameda, California, on July 18, 2025. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Charlie Valor)
By Jon Harper •

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally submitted the nomination of Adm. Kevin Lunday for Coast Guard commandant.

The nomination was sent to the Senate on Oct. 23 and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for consideration, according to a notice posted on Congress.gov and a congressional source.

Lunday has been serving as acting commandant since January, in the wake of the firing of Adm. Linda Fagan shortly after Trump took office for his second term. Prior to that, Lunday was vice commandant.

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