July 1
Linda L. Fagan Born in Ohio
Summary
Linda L. Fagan is reported as having been born on July 1, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio. She is a retired U.S. Coast Guard admiral who served as the 27th commandant of the Coast Guard from 2022 to 2025, the first woman to hold the position. Fagan graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1985 with a bachelor’s in marine science. She later earned master’s degrees from the University of Washington and the National Defense University. Throughout her career she commanded the Coast Guard Pacific Area, the First Coast Guard District, and Sector New York. Her leadership emphasized maritime safety, environmental protection, and national security missions. Fagan’s rise to the service’s highest post marked a milestone in the integration of women into senior military command.
Why It Matters
Fagan’s appointment as the first female commandant broke long-standing barriers and expanded representation in the highest ranks of the U.S. armed forces. Her operational commands strengthened maritime domain awareness and response capabilities along U.S. coasts. Her tenure reinforced the Coast Guard’s dual role in homeland security and humanitarian operations.
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- US Military Atlas: A related profile connecting Linda L. Fagan with the Coast Guard Academy and senior Coast Guard leadership.
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- Senate Commerce Committee Coast Guard Nominee Questionnaire, United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Accessed 2026-08-25.
- Admiral Linda L. Fagan, U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office. Accessed 2026-08-25.