Linda L. Fagan
{{Short description|American Coast Guard admiral (born 1963)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Use American English|date=April 2021}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Linda Fagan
| image = Admiral Linda L. Fagan, Coast Guard Vice Commandant.jpg
| caption = Official portrait, 2021
| order = 27th
| office = Commandant of the Coast Guard
| president = Joe Biden
Donald Trump
| 1blankname = Vice Commandant
| 1namedata = Steven D. Poulin
Kevin Lunday
| term_start = June 1, 2022
| term_end = January 21, 2025
| predecessor = Karl L. Schultz
| successor = Kevin Lunday (acting)
| order1 = 32nd
| office1 = Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard
| 1blankname1 = Commandant
| 1namedata1 = Karl L. Schultz
| term_start1 = June 18, 2021
| term_end1 = May 31, 2022
| predecessor1 = Charles W. Ray
| successor1 = Steven D. Poulin
| birth_name = Linda Lee Keene
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1963|7|1}}
| birth_place = Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| education = United States Coast Guard Academy (BS)
University of Washington (MS)
National Defense University (MS)
| allegiance = {{flagu|United States}}
| branch = {{Coast guard|United States}}
| serviceyears = 1985–present
| rank = {{Flagicon image|Flag of a United States Coast Guard admiral.svg}} Admiral
| commands = {{plainlist|
- Commandant of the Coast Guard
- Coast Guard Pacific Area
- First Coast Guard District
- Coast Guard Sector New York
}}
| mawards = {{ubl|Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal|Defense Superior Service Medal|Legion of Merit (3)}}
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Linda Lee Fagan (born July 1, 1963){{cite web|url=https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/0F993919-6E34-4DAF-8ADA-D20831FC3CDD|title=Biographical Information and Qualifications of Linda L. Fagan|access-date=2021-04-20|publisher=U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation|archive-date=April 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420115324/https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/0F993919-6E34-4DAF-8ADA-D20831FC3CDD|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/22827B23-AA23-4B31-90AB-56E77FCA4D6F |title=Senate Commerce Committee Coast Guard Nominee Questionnaire, 117th Congress - Linda L. Fagan |access-date=2021-05-13 |publisher=U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation |archive-date=August 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826160533/https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/22827B23-AA23-4B31-90AB-56E77FCA4D6F |url-status=live }} is an American admiral who served as the 27th commandant of the United States Coast Guard from June 2022 to January 2025. Previously, she was the 32nd vice commandant of the Coast Guard under Commandant Karl L. Schultz from 2021 to 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/adm-linda-fagan-becomes-u-s-coast-guard-s-first-four-star-admiral|title=Adm. Linda Fagan Becomes USCG's First Female Four-Star Admiral|website=The Maritime Executive|access-date=June 2, 2022|archive-date=July 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703100125/https://maritime-executive.com/article/adm-linda-fagan-becomes-u-s-coast-guard-s-first-four-star-admiral|url-status=live}} Before that, she was the commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area with prior terms as Coast Guard Deputy for Operations, Policy, and Capabilities; commander, First Coast Guard District; and commander, Coast Guard Sector New York. Fagan is also the Coast Guard's first Gold Ancient Trident, the officer with the longest service record in the Marine Safety Field. In April 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced her nomination as the next vice commandant of the Coast Guard, succeeding Charles W. Ray.{{cite web|url=https://www.uscg.mil/Biographies/Display/Article/1391225/vice-admiral-linda-l-fagan/|title=Vice Admiral Linda L. Fagan|access-date=2021-04-20|archive-date=October 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025191732/https://www.uscg.mil/Biographies/Display/Article/1391225/vice-admiral-linda-l-fagan/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/senior_leaders/bio/LindaFagan.pdf|title=Rear Admiral Linda L. Fagan|access-date=2021-04-20|archive-date=November 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115184820/https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/senior_leaders/bio/LindaFagan.pdf|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs|date=2021-04-19|title=Vice Adm. Linda L. Fagan nominated to be Coast Guard Vice Commandant, first Coast Guard female 4-star admiral|url=https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2cd64a8|access-date=2021-04-19|website=U.S. Coast Guard|language=en|archive-date=November 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115184821/https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2cd64a8|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/04/19/statement-secretary-mayorkas-president-biden-s-nomination-vice-adm-fagan-uscg-vice|title=Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on President Biden's Nomination of Vice Adm. Fagan for USCG Vice Commandant|date=2021-04-19|access-date=2021-04-20|website=U.S. Department of Homeland Security|archive-date=November 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115184822/https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/04/19/statement-secretary-mayorkas-president-biden-s-nomination-vice-adm-fagan-uscg-vice|url-status=live}} She was confirmed on June 17, 2021, and assumed office on June 18.{{cite web|url=https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2e4807b|title=U.S. Coast Guard welcomes new vice commandant|date=2021-06-18|access-date=2021-06-19|publisher=U.S. Coast Guard|archive-date=November 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115184846/https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2e4807b|url-status=live}}
In April 2022, it was announced that Fagan would be nominated to succeed Karl L. Schultz as commandant of the Coast Guard, making her the first woman in American history to lead a military service.{{cite web|last=LaGrone|first=Sam|url=https://news.usni.org/2022/04/05/biden-nominates-adm-linda-fagan-to-head-coast-guard-first-woman-to-lead-military-service|title=Biden Nominates Adm. Linda Fagan to Head Coast Guard, First Woman to Lead Military Service|date=2022-04-05|location=National Harbor, Maryland|website=USNI News|access-date=April 5, 2022|archive-date=May 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520111549/https://news.usni.org/2022/04/05/biden-nominates-adm-linda-fagan-to-head-coast-guard-first-woman-to-lead-military-service|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Benson|first=Samuel|url=https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/05/biden-nominate-first-woman-lead-military-service-00023037?_amp=true|title=Biden to nominate first woman to lead a military service|date=2022-04-05|website=Politico|access-date=April 5, 2022|archive-date=April 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429220332/https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/05/biden-nominate-first-woman-lead-military-service-00023037?_amp=true|url-status=live}} Her nomination was sent to the United States Senate on April 7, 2022, receiving confirmation by unanimous consent on May 11.{{cite web|url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/117th-congress/1947?s=1&r=8|title=PN1947 — Adm. Linda L. Fagan — Coast Guard, 117th Congress (2021-2022)|date=2022-04-07|access-date=2022-04-08|website=U.S. Congress|archive-date=April 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425145200/https://www.congress.gov/nomination/117th-congress/1947?s=1&r=8|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=O'Brien|first=Connor|url=https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/11/coast-guard-confirmed-first-woman-military-service-00031991|title=Coast Guard admiral approved to be first woman to lead a military service|date=2022-05-11|website=Politico|access-date=May 12, 2022|archive-date=May 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520173834/https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/11/coast-guard-confirmed-first-woman-military-service-00031991|url-status=live}} She assumed office on June 1,{{cite web |url=https://www.workboat.com/coast-guard/fagan-to-be-first-woman-to-serve-as-coast-guard-commandant |title=Fagan to be first woman to serve as Coast Guard commandant |date=2022-04-12 |access-date=2022-05-13 |website=Workboat |archive-date=May 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507130753/https://www.workboat.com/coast-guard/fagan-to-be-first-woman-to-serve-as-coast-guard-commandant |url-status=live }} but was later relieved of command upon the inauguration of President Donald Trump,Johnson-Freese, Joan, [https://floridaphoenix.com/2025/01/25/firing-of-coast-guard-commandant-serves-a-regressive-social-agenda/ Firing of Coast Guard commandant serves a regressive social agenda], Florida Phoenix, January 25, 2025 making her also the first commandant to be fired.{{Cite web |last=Mongilio |first=Heather |date=2025-01-21 |title=UPDATED: Adm. Linda Fagan Removed as Coast Guard Commandant |url=https://news.usni.org/2025/01/21/adm-linda-fagan-removed-as-coast-guard-commandant |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=USNI News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Commandants |url=https://www.history.uscg.mil/browse-by-topic/notable-people/commandants/ |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=United States Coast Guard {{!}} History |archive-date=January 15, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250115113504/https://www.history.uscg.mil/browse-by-topic/notable-people/commandants/ |url-status=live }}
Early life and education
File:Vice Adm. Linda Fagan promoted to rank of admiral 210618-G-BI776-2001.jpg
File:2022 Coast Guard Commandant Change of Command 220601-G-G0211-1001.jpg from outgoing commandant, Adm. Karl L. Schultz on June 1, 2022.]]
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Fagan graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1985 with a B.S. degree in marine science. She later earned a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Washington in 2000 and an M.S. degree in national security strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at the National Defense University in 2008.
Career
= Handling of sexual assault investigations =
More than a year after Fagan became Commandant, in mid-2023, news broke that Coast Guard officials had been conducting an investigation from 2014-2018{{Cite news |last=Dunn |first=Christine |last2=Dehmani |first2=Amira |date=January 16, 2025 |title=Renege, Conceal, Evade: Takeaways from Report on USCGA Cover-up of Operation Fouled Anchor|url=https://www.sanfordheisler.com/blog/2025/01/renege-conceal-evade-takeaways-from-report-on-uscga-cover-up-of-operation-fouled-anchor/ |access-date=12 March 2025 |work=Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP}} of rape and sexual assault from at the Coast Guard Academy but had not briefed Congress about their investigation when it concluded in 2018. Fagan apologized to the victims of the sexual assaults and pledged to be more transparent about the agency's problems.{{cite news|last1=Hicken|first1=Melanie|title=Former Coast Guard head covered up secret investigation into sexual assaults at the Coast Guard Academy|url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/08/politics/coast-guard-sexual-assault-coverup-invs/index.html|work=CNN|access-date=August 8, 2023|date=August 8, 2023|archive-date=August 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808182124/https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/08/politics/coast-guard-sexual-assault-coverup-invs/index.html|url-status=live}} After listening to four women describe being sexually assaulted as U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets, members of the United States Senate Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations probing a "culture of cover-up" vowed to hold past and current Coast Guard leadership accountable.{{cite news |last1=Blumenthal|first1=Richard|title=Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Opens Inquiry Into Coast Guard's Lack of Transparency on Sexual Assault Investigation |url=https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/permanent-subcommittee-on-investigations-opens-inquiry-into-coast-guards-lack-of-transparency-on-sexual-assault-investigation|work=Senator Richard Blumenthal Press Release |access-date=December 16, 2023|date=September 14, 2023}} {{cite news |last1=Recchia|first1=Frank|title=Sen. Blumenthal continues to fight for survivors of Coast Guard Academy assault |url=https://connecticut.news12.com/sen-blumenthal-continues-to-fight-for-survivors-of-coast-guard-academy-assault|work=News 12 Connecticut |access-date=December 17, 2023|date=December 17, 2023}}"We're going to pursue those two individuals and others," said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., chairman of the Subcommittee, referring to retired Admiral Karl L. Schultz, the former commandant of the Coast Guard, and his successor, the current commandant, Admiral Linda Fagan.{{cite news|last1=Hallenbeck|first1=Brian|title=Senate panel to pursue Coast Guard leadership over academy sexual assault coverup|url=https://news.yahoo.com/senate-panel-pursue-coast-guard-013100141.html|work=The New London Day|access-date=December 13, 2023|date=December 12, 2023|archive-date=December 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213125545/https://news.yahoo.com/senate-panel-pursue-coast-guard-013100141.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last1=Hicken|first1=Melanie|title='No consequences': Women testify about sexual harassment and assault at Coast Guard Academy|url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/12/politics/coast-guard-hearing-survivors-testimony-invs/index.html|work=CNN|access-date=December 17, 2023|date=December 12, 2023|archive-date=December 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217032229/https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/12/politics/coast-guard-hearing-survivors-testimony-invs/index.html|url-status=live}} On December 19, 2023, the Subcommittee stated in a press release and a letter to Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan, "It is clear from this testimony, and the Subcommittee's inquiry to date, that the Coast Guard's culture of cover-up has allowed sexual assault and sexual harassment to persist for decades, both at the Academy and in the Coast Guard. It is equally apparent that accountability and systematic change at both the Coast Guard and the Academy are necessary to address past failures and to ensure that future cadets are protected." The Subcommittee demanded a "swift response" to the inquiry and further indicated that "[s]hould the Coast Guard continue to withhold or redact requested records, PSI will have no choice but to utilize other means to ensure compliance with congressional oversight."{{cite news|last1=Johnson|first1=Ron|title=Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Demands Swift Response to Inquiry into Sexual Assault & Harassment at the Coast Guard Academy|url=https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2023/12/permanent-subcommittee-on-investigations-demands-swift-response-to-inquiry-into-sexual-assault-harassment-at-the-coast-guard-academy|work=Senator Ron Johnson Press Release|access-date=December 21, 2023|date=December 19, 2023|archive-date=December 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221132523/https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2023/12/permanent-subcommittee-on-investigations-demands-swift-response-to-inquiry-into-sexual-assault-harassment-at-the-coast-guard-academy|url-status=live}}
= Relieved from command =
She was relieved of command on January 21, 2025, by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman. Fagan had two years remaining in her appointed four-year term. {{Cite web |last=Sganga |first=Nicole |date=2025-01-23 |title=Trump administration fires Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-fires-coast-guard-commandant-linda-fagan/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} A statement by an unnamed Department of Homeland Security senior official, first reported by Fox News and later other news agencies, proposed that the relief was due to "failure to address border security threats, insufficient leadership in recruitment and retention, mismanagement in acquiring key acquisitions such as icebreakers and helicopters, excessive focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and an 'erosion of trust' over the mishandling and cover-up of Operation Fouled Anchor."{{Cite web |last=Mion |first=Landon |date=2025-01-20 |title=Coast Guard Commandant terminated over border lapses, recruitment, DEI focus: official |url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/coast-guard-commandant-terminated-over-border-lapses-recruitment-dei-focus-official |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=Fox News |language=en-US |archive-date=January 21, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250121072206/https://www.foxnews.com/politics/coast-guard-commandant-terminated-over-border-lapses-recruitment-dei-focus-official |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2025-01-21 |title=Coast Guard leader fired by new DHS officials |url=https://www.govexec.com/management/2025/01/trump-administration-fires-coast-guard-leader/402376/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Government Executive |language=en}}
This firing exists in the larger context of the second Trump Administration's vow to eliminate DEI programs in federal government agencies. Congressman Rick Larson denounced the decision, claiming it was misguided, reckless, and will harm Coast Guard readiness.{{Cite web |last=Ali |first=Idrees |date=21 January 2025 |title=Trump removes US Coast Guard chief, official cites DEI focus |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-fires-coast-guard-commandant-over-dei-security-fox-news-reports-2025-01-21/ |website=Reuters}} Senator Maria Cantwell also opposed the removal, claiming the coverup of Operation Fouled Anchor happened before Fagan took command, and that "firing a commandant at will by a new president also sets a bad precedent. The complexity of the Coast Guard’s diverse missions require continuity to protect lives and American interests.” Fagan learned of her dismissal at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on Inauguration Day, while waiting in line to have her picture taken with the new president.{{Cite web |last=Harrington |first=Grace |date=2025-01-25 |title=Trump Fired Highest-Ranking Woman in Military at His Ball |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-fired-highest-ranking-ever-woman-in-military-at-his-ball/ |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=The Daily Beast |language=en}} According to media reports, she was evicted from her residence on February 4 with three hours' notice.{{cite web | last1=Allen | first1=Jonathan | last2=Kube | first2=Courtney | title=Trump administration evicts former Coast Guard leader from her house with 3 hours notice | website=NBC News | date=2025-02-05 | url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-administration-evicts-former-coast-guard-linda-fagan-3-hours-rcna190820 | access-date=2025-02-07}}
Awards and decorations
| style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;"
|colspan="3"|205px |
| colspan="3" align="center"|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Coast Guard Distinguished Service ribbon.svg|width=106}} |
| {{ribbon devices|ribbon=Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|width=106}}21px21px |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} |
| {{ribbon devices|ribbon=U.S. Coast Guard Commendation Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}20px21px
|{{ribbon devices|ribbon=U.S. Coast Guard Achievement Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}}20px21px |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon.svg|width=106}}20px |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=USA - CG PUC Hurricane Katrina.png|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|ribbon=Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame).svg|width=106}} |
| {{ribbon devices|ribbon=Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award ribbon.png|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|ribbon=Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}}20px21px |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Meritorious Team Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}}21px21px21px21px |
| {{ribbon devices|ribbon=Bicentennial Unit Commendation ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Antarctica Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=106}} |
| 106px
|{{ribbon devices|ribbon=Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=Humanitarian Service ribbon.svg|width=106}} |
| {{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=U.S. Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon.svg|width=106}}
|{{ribbon devices|ribbon=CG OS Tour Ribbon.svg|width=106}} |{{ribbon devices|ribbon=Coast Guard Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon.svg|width=106}} |
| colspan="3"|80px |
| colspan="3"|120px |
| colspan="3"|130px |
Personal life and family
Fagan is the daughter of Jon Harley Keene and Loann Carol (Morris) Keene.{{cite news |title=Certificate of Birth |date=1963 |issue=106567 |magazine=Birth Records |publisher=Ohio Vital Records Office |location=Columbus, Ohio}} She has a daughter.{{cite web|url=https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2022/4/nomination-hearing-for-u-s-coast-guard-commandant-nominee-admiral-linda-fagan|title=Nomination Hearing for U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Nominee Admiral Linda Fagan|date=2022-04-28|access-date=2022-05-04|website=U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation|archive-date=May 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501052934/https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2022/4/nomination-hearing-for-u-s-coast-guard-commandant-nominee-admiral-linda-fagan|url-status=live}}
On June 29, 2024, Fagan was awarded the DAR Patriot Award by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution at the society's 133rd Continental Congress.{{cite web |author= |date= July 11, 2024|title= 18 Honored with Awards Before 3,500 Members and Guests at the Daughters of the American Revolution's 133rd Continental Congress|url= https://www.prweb.com/releases/18-honored-with-awards-before-3-500-members-and-guests-at-the-daughters-of-the-american-revolutions-133rd-continental-congress-302194398.html|website= Cision|location= |publisher= |access-date= February 23, 2025}} She was presented the award by DAR President General Pamela Rouse Wright during National Defense Night ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.{{cite web |author= |date= July 16, 2024|title= Award Recipients from Across the Country Honored at Gala Evening Ceremonies at the DAR 133rd Continental Congress|url=https://www.dar.org/national-society/media-center/news-releases/award-recipients-across-country-honored-gala-evening#:~:text=June%2029%20was%20the%20National,was%20established%20following%20the%20Sept. |website= Daughters of the American Revolution|location= Washington, D.C. |publisher= |access-date= February 23, 2025}}
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