Steven D. Poulin (born January 1, 1962) is a retired United States Coast Guard admiral who served as the 33rd Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard from 2022 to 2024. He most recently served as commander of the Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard Defense Force East from 2020 to 2022. As Atlantic Area commander, he had operational control over Coast Guard missions covering the Rocky Mountains to the Persian Gulf, covering 5 Coast Guard districts and 40 states. He previously served as director of operations for the United States Southern Command, commander of the Coast Guard First District, and Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard.
In April 2022, Poulin was nominated for promotion to admiral and assignment as vice commandant of the Coast Guard, succeeding Linda L. Fagan. His nomination was sent to the United States Senate on April 7, 2022, and he was confirmed on May 11.
Awards and decorations
BadgeAdvanced Boat Force Operations Insignia1st rowCoast Guard Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf clusterLegion of Merit with four gold award stars2nd rowMeritorious Service Medal with "O" device and three award starsCoast Guard Commendation Medal with "O" device and two award starsCoast Guard Achievement Medal with "O" device3rd rowCoast Guard Presidential Unit Citation with "hurricane symbol"Joint Meritorious Unit AwardDepartment of Homeland Security Outstanding Unit Award4th rowSecretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit AwardCoast Guard Unit Commendation with "O" device and award starCoast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with "O" device and award star5th rowMeritorious Team Commendation with three award starsCoast Guard Bicentennial Unit CommendationNational Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star6th rowGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalSpecial Operations Service Ribbon with three service stars7th rowCoast Guard Sea Service RibbonRifle Expert Marksmanship MedalPistol Expert Marksmanship MedalBadgeCoast Guard Command Ashore insigniaBadgesVice Presidential Service Badge | Commandant Staff Badge
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