Coast Guard commandant relieved of duty over ‘leadership deficiencies,’ excessive focus on DEI

Published January 21, 2025 11:16am ET



The Coast Guard commandant, Adm. Linda Fagan, has been removed from her position by the acting secretary of homeland security.

Adm. Kevin Lunday, the vice commandant, is slated to fill the vacancy in an acting capacity until a replacement can be confirmed by the Senate.

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