Vice Admiral Linda Fagan

U.S. Coast Guard

Vice Admiral Linda Fagan assumed command of the Coast Guard Pacific Area in June 2018 where she serves as the operational commander for all U.S. Coast Guard missions from the Rocky Mountains to the waters off the East Coast of Africa. She concurrently serves as Commander, Defense Force West and provides Coast Guard mission support to the Department of Defense and Combatant Commanders. Vice Admiral Fagan is the Coast Guard’s first-ever Gold Ancient Trident, as the officer with the longest service record in the Marine Safety Field.

Vice Admiral Fagan's previous Flag assignments include Deputy Commandant for Operations, Policy & Capabilities, Commander, First Coast Guard District, and Deputy Director of Operations for Headquarters, United States Northern Command.  Vice Admiral Fagan has served on all seven continents, from the snows of Ross Island, Antarctica to the heart of Africa, from Tokyo to Geneva, and in many ports along the way. She commanded Sector New York, with responsibility for all Coast Guard missions in the greater New York metropolitan area. Additional operational assignments include sea duty on board the USCGC Polar Star, and more than 15 years as a Marine Inspector.