CHIEF OF STAFF
Clinton J. Prindle
CAPT Clint Prindle assumed the duties as Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard First District in February 2025 and manages Coast Guard missions across eight states in the Northeast including over 2,000 miles of coastline from northern New Jersey to the U.S.-Canadian border.
CAPT Prindle was born and raised in Xenia, OH. He attended the U. S. Coast Guard Academy where he graduated with a B. S. in Marine and Environmental Sciences in 1998. He earned his M.S. in Strategic Intelligence and Terrorism Studies from American Military University in 2007. He is a 2016 graduate of the U. S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College. His previous commands include Sector Southeastern New England in Woods Hole, MA; Coast Guard Cutter Mustang homeported in Seward, AK; and US Military Liaison Office Trinidad and Tobago.
Most recently, CAPT Prindle previously served on the First District staff as the Law Enforcement Branch Chief, where he led law enforcement and security operations. CAPT Prindle’s field assignments also include Group-Air Station North Bend, Oregon and Sector Key West, Florida where he managed multiple cutters and shore units effecting maritime border security, search and rescue, law enforcement and pollution response. His staff assignments include diplomatic posts in Trinidad and Tobago, Japan and Washington, advising U. S. foreign policy on defense and maritime affairs. CAPT Prindle is a certified law enforcement boarding officer with over 300 safely executed boardings. He also has considerable Search and Rescue experience, having coordinated rescue efforts for over 3,000 mariners in distress.