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Paul F. Thomas

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Paul F. Thomas
Born (1963-11-21) November 21, 1963 (age 60)
Schenectady, New York
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Coast Guard
Years of service1985–2024
RankVice Admiral
CommandsEighth Coast Guard District
Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville
AwardsCoast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Alma materUnited States Coast Guard Academy (BS)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS)
Spouse(s)Mary A. Thomas[1]
Children1

Paul F. Thomas (born November 21, 1963)[1] is a retired United States Coast Guard vice admiral who last served as Deputy Commandant for Mission Support from 2021 to 2024. He previously served as Deputy for Personnel Readiness to the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support from 2019 to 2021, with tours as commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District from 2017 to 2019 and commander of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville from 2006 to 2009.[2][3][4][5]

Thomas graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1985 with a B.S. degree in naval architecture and marine engineering. He later earned separate M.S. degrees in naval architecture and marine engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[1][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Biographical Information and Qualifications of Paul F. Thomas, USCG". Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "Vice Admiral Paul F. Thomas". www.uscg.mil.
  3. ^ "ALCOAST 226/21 - JUN 2021 CHANGE OF WATCH: DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR MISSION SUPPORT". U.S. Coast Guard.
  4. ^ a b "Paul F. Thomas - Linkedin". Linkedin. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  5. ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". Department of Homeland Security. April 16, 2021.


Military offices
Preceded by
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Commander of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville
2006–2009
Succeeded by
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Commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District
2017–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Deputy for Personnel Readiness to the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support
2019–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commandant for Mission Support of the United States Coast Guard
2021–2024
Succeeded by