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Linda L. Fagan, born on July 1, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, United States, is a military officer. That puts Linda L. Fagan at 63 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Washington. Awards on record include Defense Superior Service Medal.
My Take
What strikes me about Linda Fagan is not the laundry list of private details but the sheer weight of what she achieved: rising from Columbus, Ohio, to become commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, the first woman to lead the service. I have a soft spot for people who climb through the unglamorous, disciplined world of military service rather than the spotlight. The Defense Superior Service Medal hints at decades of quiet, demanding work. To me, leadership at sea demands steadiness over flash, and everything about her trajectory suggests exactly that kind of unshowy competence. I respect that deeply.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Linda L. Fagan
- Name (Japanese)
- リンダ・L・フェイガン
- Reading
- りんだ・L・ふぇいがん
- Born
- July 1, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- military officer
2. Background
- University
- University of Washington
Awards & achievements
- Defense Superior Service Medal
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Linda L. Fagan born?
Born July 1, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Linda L. Fagan from?
Linda L. Fagan is from Columbus, Ohio, United States.
What does Linda L. Fagan do?
Linda L. Fagan works as military officer.
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