Coast Guard vice admiral tapped as next commandant

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is nominating a Coast Guard vice admiral to be the next Coast Guard commandant.

Vice Adm. Paul F. Zukunft would replace retiring Adm. Robert J. Papp.

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