U.S. President Joe Biden nominated Admiral Linda Fagan to lead the U.S. Coast Guard, becoming the first female uniformed leader of a branch of the U.S. armed forces.
"Her leadership and integrity are second to none," Biden said in a tweet announcing the nomination.
https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1511435916866469888
"My Administration is committed to seeing more qualified women at the highest levels of command and making sure women can succeed and thrive throughout their military careers," he added.
“Within the Coast Guard and across the Department of Homeland Security, Adm. Fagan is admired as a role model of the utmost integrity, and her historic nomination is sure to inspire the next generation of women who are considering careers in military service,” a statement from the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas read.
Fagan must have the Senate's approval for the post to replace Admiral Karl Schultz, who has served as commandant since 2018.
In the meantime, Fagan is currently serving as vice commandant of the Coast Guard.
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