Name John Tozzi | ||
John T. Tozzi is a former rear admiral in the United States Coast Guard.
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Career
Tozzi graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1968. During the Vietnam War, he served aboard the USCGC Winnebago (WHEC-40). Later, he was assigned to the USCGC Bering Strait (WAVP-382), the USCGC Kukui (WAK-186) and the USCGC Chase (WHEC-718) before becoming Executive Officer of the USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) and commanding the USCGC Rush (WHEC-723) and the USCGC Sherman (WHEC-720).
Tozzi served as the first Director of Information and Technology of the Coast Guard from 1996 to 1997. He then became Assistant Commandant for Systems and remained in the position until his retirement in 1999.
Awards he received during his career include the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Coast Guard Commendation Medal.