Adm. Paul Zukunft is frocked to the rank of admiral at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., May 15, 2014. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer CC Clayton.

Adm. Zukunft confirmed as 25th Commandant of the Coast Guard

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Vice Adm. Paul F. Zukunft to the rank of admiral and appointed him to be the 25th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. The confirmation was approved by unanimous consent. Zukunft will assume the role of commandant, currently held by Adm. Bob Papp, at a change of command ceremony May 30, 2014.