USCG appoints first female four-star admiral
Vice Admiral Linda Fagan made full admiral during ceremony at Coast Guard Headquarters.
By Marc Allen
Adm. Linda Fagan became the United States Coast Guard’s first female vice commandant and its first female four-star admiral in a ceremony last Friday.
Adm. Fagan will relieve outgoing vice commandant Adm. Charles W. Ray, a decorated helicopter aviator with 40 years’ service.
“It has been an honour to serve with the men and women of the Coast Guard and it is my privilege to pass the reigns of vice commandant to Adm. Fagan, a true trailblazer and inspiration to so many,” said Adm. Ray.
Adm. Fagan recently served as commander of the Coast Guard Pacific Area and also served as commander Defence Force West.
“Throughout her distinguished career, she has been a top performer and a trailblazer. As the Coast Guard’s first female four-star admiral, and . . . the Coast Guard’s 32nd Vice Commandant, Adm. Fagan will be instrumental in moving the service forward at a critical juncture in our history,” said Adm. Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
