Linda L. Fagan

[8] 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.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.As the Commandant of the Coast Guard during the finalization of [Operation Fouled Anchor], the Committee is interested in learning more about what actions you took to notify Congress or conceal misconduct."[23] Operation Fouled Anchor has faced scrutiny since its inception in 2014, and the House Oversight Committee described (Dec 13, 2024) it as follows "failed to address both historic and persistent sexual misconduct at the USCG Academy, and neglected to help victims and hold perpetrators accountable.[26] 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.
Vice Adm. Fagan is promoted to the rank of admiral during a ceremony at Coast Guard Headquarters, June 18, 2021.
Adm. Fagan assumes command of the United States Coast Guard from outgoing commandant, Adm. Karl L. Schultz on June 1, 2022.
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