Coast Guard Commandant has been terminated: DEI over readiness among reasons
Admiral Linda Fagan at a change of command ceremony in 2022. (Getty Images)
Admiral Linda Lee Fagan has been terminated by the Acting Secretary of Homeland Defense. Fagan’s focus on DEI, lapses in judgement related to border security, and recruitment were among the reasons for her being removed from her post. She also mismanaged the acquisition of icebreakers and helicopters.
From Fox News:
These include the 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 initiatives and an “erosion of trust” over the mishandling and cover-up of Operation Fouled Anchor, which was the Coast Guard’s internal investigation into sexual assault cases at the Coast Guard Academy.
Fagan is accused of ineffective deployment of Coast Guard assets to support national border security, including in intercepting fentanyl and other illicit substances. She also had insufficient coordination with DHS to prioritize operations along maritime borders.
The DHS official said Fagan had significant failures in recruiting personnel, which worsened issues related to operational readiness. The official added that the lack of innovative strategies to address retention struggles in critical specialties weakened workforce sustainability.
Under her leadership, there were also persistent delays and cost overruns in acquiring essential platforms, including icebreakers and helicopters, that the official said undermined Coast Guard capabilities in the Arctic and other strategic regions. The official further cited inadequate accountability for acquisition failures that were highlighted during President Trump’s first administration.
Fagan also made DEI policies a priority, including at the Coast Guard Academy, which diverted resources and focus from operational essentials.
Additional Reading:
Mion, L. (2025, January 1). Coast Guard commandant terminated over border lapses, recruitment, DEI focus: Official. Fox News. Link.
Category: Coast Guard
Lets be blunt here,
She’s just a total fuckup.
“Lets be blunt here”
Would we expect anything less from a member of the Goat Locker..?
She may or may not have toked a few blunts in her time.
She? Are you sure? Thats one fugley dude.
Good.
‘BYE, FELICIA!!! 😀😀😀😀😎😆😆
McDonald’s is hiring.
One more Didn’t Earn It out the door. How many are left? And kinda skanky looking in a “rode hard, put up wet” sort of way. Make an icebreaker take a dirt road.
I didn’t know that the USCG had that many badges.
I kinda figured she’d get the ax.
She’s one of the reasons I left the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Too damn much focus on “DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH”.
One of the members of my former Flotilla was even awarded a medal for his work on DEI at a time when we should have been coming up with better ideas for border security, waterway protection, and safety.
I just couldn’t stand it anymore.
Later.
Mick and I are worried about our pal CJCS General “Conditionally Qualified” Brown’s continued employment.
No, really.
Curious if she is related Donald Fagan of Steely Dan fame.
Is she related to the pick pocket Fagan and the Oliver Twist gang.
That look when you are incompetent, you know you are incompetent, and then have to face accountability finally for your incompetence to be publicly displayed and mocked.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH