Robert E. Kramek
| Robert E. Kramek | |
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| Born |
December 15, 1939 New York City, New York |
| Died | October 20, 2016 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Coast Guard
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| Years of service | 1957-1998 |
| Rank |
 Admiral
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| Commands held |
Commandant of the Coast Guard USCGC Midgett (WHEC-726) |
| Awards |
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal |
Robert Edward Kramek (December 15, 1939 – October 20, 2016) was a United States Coast Guard admiral who served as the 20th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 1994 to 1998. During his tenure as Commandant, he successfully led the service through difficult budget battles each year and directed the "streamlining" plan that was mandated by the National Performance Review and "Mandate for Change."
He graduated from high school in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, New York City. He graduated with honors from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut and also attended graduate schools at the University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Alaska. Furthermore, he graduated with high distinction from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. in 1998, he was honored with the Naval War College Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award.
Upon graduation from the Coast Guard Academy in 1961, he was commissioned as an Ensign. He quickly advanced through the ranks, accepting assignments such as commander of the High-Endurance Cutter USCGC Midgett, Commander of the Coast Guard base at Governors Island, Commander of the 7th and 13th Coast Guard Districts, Regional Drug Interdiction Coordinator, Haitian Migration Task Force Coordinator, and Coast Guard Chief of Staff before becoming Commandant.
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