Peter Williams Gautier (born September 25, 1965) is a United States Coast Guard vice admiral who serves as the deputy commandant for operations. He previously served as the deputy commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area.[2][3][4][5]
Peter Gautier | |
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Nickname(s) | Pete[1] |
Born | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | September 25, 1965
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Coast Guard |
Years of service | 1987–present |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
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Born in Brooklyn, New York City on September 25, 1965, Gautier graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1987 with a B.S. degree in marine engineering. He later earned an M.S. degree in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1993 and an M.S. degree in national security strategy from the National War College in 2009.[1]
In April 2022, he was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and appointment as deputy commandant for operations.[6]