Ronald J. Rabago

Ronald J. Rábago

Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago
First Hispanic promoted to Rear Admiral in the United States Coast Guard
Allegiance United StatesUnited States of America
Service/branch Coast Guard
Years of service 1978-2014
Rank
Rear Admiral
Commands held Coast Guard Program Executive Officer (PEO) and Director of Acquisition Programs (Deepwater Program).
Awards Legion of Merit w/3*
Meritorious Service Medal w/2*

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.[1] He retired as the Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics and the United States Coast Guard's Chief Engineer in 2014.

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.[2]

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

USCGC Tampa

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 Masters 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 [6]

Memberships

Member — American Society of Naval Engineers Organization Council of the Society.[7]

Military awards and recognitions

Among Rábago's military awards and recognitions are the following:

Badges

See also

References

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