U.S. Coast Guard Names New Commander

Captain Linda Fagan has taken over from Captain Robert O'Brien as commander of Coast Guard Sector New York and Captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Capt. Fagan's 25-year Coast Guard career has taken her to all seven continents and many parts of the United States. She has worked with the International Maritime Organizationand International Labor Organization on issues including development of the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS) and the Consolidated Maritime Labor Convention. Her personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, three Coast Guard Commendation medals, and the Arctic and Antarctic Service medals.

New York represents the Coast Guard's largest command, with more than 1,000 active duty personnel and 300 reservists charged with maritime safety, security and stewardship for the Port of New York and New Jersey.