VADM Peter W. Gautier is 2024 Meta-Leader of the Year

US Coast Guard VADM Peter Gautier named Meta-leader of the Year for work in response to Key Bridge collapse response.

When the Francis Scott Key bridge suddenly collapsed on March 26, 2024, the nation was shocked. Six people from a maintenance crew were killed. Two were rescued from the water. Baltimore Harbor, a major East Coast port was effectively shut down. Rapid action was necessary to minimize loss of life and economic impact. At the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Vice Admiral Peter W. Gautier worked behind the scenes with the White House…