Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, speaks during the 144th Commencement Exercises at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, May 21, 2025. Lunday was nominated as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)