Biden nominates first woman to lead US military branch

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FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Coast Guard’s logo is seen on an helicopter on the deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton at Port Everglades, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Marco Bello

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he has nominated Admiral Linda Fagan to lead the U.S. Coast Guard and become the first female uniformed leader of a branch of the U.S. armed forces.

“I’m honored to nominate Admiral Linda Fagan as Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Her leadership and integrity are second to none,” Biden said in a tweet announcing the nomination.

I’m honored to nominate Admiral Linda Fagan as Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Her leadership and integrity are second to none. If confirmed, Adm. Fagan will be the first woman in history to serve as Commandant and the first female service chief.

— President Biden (@POTUS) April 5, 2022

If confirmed, Adm. Fagan will be the first woman in history to serve as Commandant and the first female service chief, Biden further said.

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.

— President Biden (@POTUS) April 5, 2022

Fagan, who currently serves as vice commandant of the Coast Guard, must be confirmed by the Senate to the post.

She would replace Admiral Karl Schultz, who has served as commandant since 2018.