Sandra Stosz
| Sandra L. Stosz | |
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Vice Admiral Stosz
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| Birth name | Sandra Leigh Stosz |
| Born | 1960 (age 56–57) Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Coast Guard
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| Years of service | 1982 – present |
| Rank |
 Vice Admiral
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| Commands held |
U.S. Coast Guard Academy |
| Awards |
Legion of Merit |
| Spouse(s) | Bob Volpe |
| Relations | Max Stosz (father) Joy Stosz 3 brothers |
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Training Center Cape May
USCGC Reliance
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (four awards)
Coast Guard Commendation Medal (two awards)
Coast Guard Achievement Medal (two awards)
Sandra Leigh Stosz (born 1960) is a United States Coast Guard Vice Admiral who is the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support. Previously, she was chosen by the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, ADM Robert J. Papp to become the superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy in 2011. As such, she is the first woman to lead a United States military service academy. At the time of her appointment to head the Coast Guard Academy, she was the Coast Guard's Director of Reserve and Leadership. Stosz was confirmed as a Vice Admiral in May 2015.
Stosz was the Maryland state discus champion while at Mount Hebron High School in Ellicott City, and a Junior Olympic-caliber swimmer.
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