Frederick J. Kenney
Frederick J. Kenney
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Commands held | United States Coast Guard Legal Division |
Awards | NATO Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit |
Frederick J. Kenney is an American Rear Admiral (ret) who was formally the Judge Advocate General of the United States Coast Guard. He is the highest-ranking attorney in the Coast Guard, and is responsible for over 180 uniformed and 90 civilian lawyers.
Biography
Kenney is a graduate of Michigan State University and the University of San Francisco School of Law.[1] He was commissioned in 1981 through Officer Candidate School.[2] Some of his notable assignments include Chief of the Office of Maritime and International Law, Staff Judge Advocate of the First Coast Guard District, Judge of the Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals, and Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Pacific Area Tactical Law Enforcement Team.[3] He is also an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center.[4]
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Preceded by | Judge Advocate General of the United States Coast Guard 2011 – 2014 |
Succeeded by RDML Steven D. Poulin |
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- University of San Francisco School of Law alumni