Opinion
Trump’s firing of Coast Guard leader is no way to treat a public servant
The dismissal of Adm. Linda Fagan, who served at Seattle’s base and attended University of Washington, sets a terrible precedent.
Trump admin removes commandant of Coast Guard, citing border failures and focus on DEI
The commandant of the US Coast Guard has been removed from her position over “leadership deficiencies” and “operational ...
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Trump administration fires Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan
Fagan worked to rebuild trust within the halls of Congress and the agency's own ranks, following previous revelations that the Coast Guard had mishandled sexual harassment and assault allegations.
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Zeita Merchant makes history again as the first Black female admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard
In 2023, Merchant was appointed Rear Admiral (lower half) in the United States Coast Guard. This made her rise to prominence as the first African-American woman to be selected for Flag rank in the ...