Peter Williams Gautier (born 25 September 1965) is a retired

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who last served as the deputy commandant for operations. He previously served as the deputy commander of the

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. He briefly served as acting

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in 2025, while Admiral

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served as acting commandant. Born in

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, New York City on 25 September 1965, Gautier graduated from the

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in 1987 with a B.S. degree in marine engineering. He later earned an M.S. degree in chemical engineering from the

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in 1993 and an M.S. degree in national security strategy from the

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in 2009. In April 2022, he was nominated for promotion to

and appointment as deputy commandant for operations.

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* , - , - , - , - 1965 births Living people Military personnel from Brooklyn United States Coast Guard Academy alumni University of Michigan College of Engineering alumni National War College alumni Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Coast Guard admirals {{USCG-bio-stub