

Fran and I extend a heartfelt seasons greetings to our Coast Guard family around the world. We are especially grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of those Coast Guard men and women – and all members of the Armed Forces – who stand the watch. We were honored to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with our men and women stationed at Patrol Forces Southwest Asia and saw firsthand those who place Service before self to accomplish the mission. The Coast Guard is frequently on all seven continents and underway on every sea from the Northern Arabian Gulf, to Guantanamo Bay, to West Africa, to the Caribbean, the Eastern Pacific, and today on the decks of Polar Star en route Antarctica. The Commitment to Excellence all 88,000 active duty, reserve, civilian and Auxiliary members of the Coast Guard show in the performance of Coast Guard missions is inspiring. Thank you.

We wish you a joyous and safe holiday season and happiness in the New Year,

Admiral Paul Zukunft and Mrs. Fran DeNinno-Zukunft









Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven Cantrell, his staff, and members of their families convey a holiday message to members of the Coast Guard workforce and their families.







