Adm. Kevin Lunday was formally sworn in as the 28th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard during a ceremony at Coast Guard headquarters in Washington, marking a leadership transition at a pivotal moment for the service. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem praised Lunday’s nearly 40 years of Coast Guard experience and his broad command background spanning the Indo-Pacific, the Persian Gulf, and cyberspace, calling him uniquely qualified to lead the service through modernization and revitalization efforts. Upon assuming command, Lunday reaffirmed the Coast Guard’s core missions, including securing U.S. maritime borders, safeguarding the flow of commerce, and responding to emergencies and national security threats. As commandant, he will guide the service’s ongoing transformation under Force Design 2028, with a focus on strengthening operational readiness while supporting Coast Guard personnel and their families.