Vice Commandant's Corner
Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea, Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
Vivien S. Crea, Vice Admiral, United States Coast Guard, is the 25th Vice-Commandant of the Coast Guard under Admiral Thad W. Allen, the Commandant of the Coast Guard. Vice Admiral Crea holds the second highest position in the Coast Guard, and she is the first woman to do so. She is the former Commander of the Coast Guard Atlantic Area, and was confirmed by the Senate to her historic post in June of 2006. As second in command of one of the United State's Armed Forces, she is the highest ranking woman in the history of the US Military. The position that she holds is often elevated to the Commandant, a position held for only four years. Vice Admiral Crea relieved Vice Adm. Terry M. Cross, who retired after 36 years of Coast Guard service at a change of watch ceremony held in Alexandria, Virginia on June 2, 2006.
Former Honeymooner's star Joyce Randolph,
members of the USO Show Troupe, Shari Redstone and VADM Crea at the 41st
annual Woman of the Year Luncheon April 17.Vice Admiral Crea named USO of Metropolitan New York "Woman
of the Year"
The USO of Metropolitan New York named Vice Admiral Vivien S. Crea
one of two "Women of the Year" at the 41st annual Woman of the
Year Luncheon, held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on April 17. The event
saluted the accomplishments of VADM Crea, Vice Commandant and the highest-
ranking female in the history of the service. The other recipient, Shari
E. Redstone, is president of National Amusements and Vice-Chair of the Board
of Directors of CBS Corporation and Viacom.
The two were lauded as "...extraordinary women who have made a tremendous impact on the lives of military personnel," in a statement by the USO. Steve Scheffer, Chairman of the USO of Metropolitan New York said, "We are fortunate to be able to recognize these two exceptional individuals for their contributions to the community and their leadership."
During the annual luncheon, leadership awards were also distributed to individuals from all branches of the armed forces. The event featured The USO Show Troupe performing the patriotic ensembles "God Bless the USA" and "America the Beautiful."
Since 1941, the USO of Metropolitan New York has been there for the men and women of our Armed Forces. The mission of the USO of Metropolitan New York, in times of peace and conflict, is to enhance the quality of life for the servicemen and women of the Armed Forces and their families. For more information about the USO, visit http://www.usonyc.org.