Peter Gautier

Peter Williams Gautier (born 25 September 1965) is a retired United States Coast Guard vice admiral who last served as the deputy commandant for operations. He previously served as the deputy commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area.^[2][3][4][5] He briefly served as acting vice commandant of the Coast Guard in 2025, while Admiral Kevin Lunday served as acting commandant.^[6]

NicknamePete^[1]

Born (1965-09-25) 25 September 1965 (age 60)

Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

AllegianceUnited States

BranchUnited States Coast Guard

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Peter Gautier
Official portrait, 2022
Nickname	Pete[1]
Born	(1965-09-25) 25 September 1965 (age 60) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Coast Guard
Service years	1987–2025
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	Coast Guard Eleventh District Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team Loran Station Gesashi
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3)
Alma mater	United States Coast Guard Academy (BS) University of Michigan (MS) National War College (MS)

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Born in Brooklyn, New York City on 25 September 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.^[7]