Years of service 1978-2014 | Name Ronald Rabago | |
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Commands held Coast Guard Program Executive Officer (PEO) and Director of Acquisition Programs (Deepwater Program). Education | ||
Allegiance United States of America |
HENAAC2014 Part 27: Executive Excellence Military, RADM Ronald J. Rábago, US Coast Guard
Ronald J. Rábago is a retired United States Coast Guard Rear Admiral who in 2006 became the first person of Hispanic American descent to be promoted to flag rank in the United States Coast Guard. He retired as the Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics and the United States Coast Guard's Chief Engineer in 2014.
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- HENAAC2014 Part 27 Executive Excellence Military RADM Ronald J Rbago US Coast Guard
- Early life and career
- USCG Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics
- Past Assignments
- Academic education
- Written work
- Memberships
- Military awards and recognitions
- References
Early life and career
Rábago, was born in Germany and entered the United States Coast Guard Academy upon his graduation from high school in Laredo, Texas. In 1978, he graduated from the academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ocean Engineering and was commissioned as an Ensign. His first assignment was aboard the Honolulu-based USCGC MELLON as a Student Engineer.
USCG Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics
Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago was the Coast Guard’s Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics (CG-4). As the Coast Guard’s Chief Engineer, he was responsible for all naval, civil, aeronautical, and industrial engineering, logistics, and environmental and energy management programs for the Coast Guard's $22 billion capital plant which includes 23,000 facilities, 250 ships, 1,800 boats, and 200 aircraft. Responsible for executing an annual budget of $1 billion, he also led over 5,000 personnel at Coast Guard Headquarters and the three Coast Guard Logistics Centers: the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina; the Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center (SILC) in Norfolk, Virginia; and, the Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) in Baltimore, Maryland.
Past Assignments
Rábago’s other assignments included the following:
Academic education
In 1983, he attended the University of Michigan and earned Masters of Science Degrees in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. In 1995, he was named the Coast Guard’s "Engineer of the Year" and in 1996, he attended the Naval War College, where he earned a third master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. Licensed Professional Enigeer. Certified Level III DHS Program Manager.
Written work
"Joint Migration Operations: A Growing Mission Area"; This paper explores the growing Joint mission area of migrant and refugee operations both as a single mission Joint Task Force (JTF) and as part of existing JTF Operations. Authors: Ronald J. Rabago; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI
Memberships
Member — American Society of Naval Engineers Organization Council of the Society.
Military awards and recognitions
Among Rábago's military awards and recognitions are the following:
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