• Live Well Now
  • Posts
  • 🏅 Linda Fagan: A Historic Helm at the U.S. Coast Guard

🏅 Linda Fagan: A Historic Helm at the U.S. Coast Guard

PLUS: Announcing This Week's Giveaway Winner

Author

Live Well Now
January 19, 2024

Welcome to the fastest-growing women’s empowerment newsletter!

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Oveta Culp Hobby

đź’Ş Motivation: Linda Fagan: A Historic Helm at the U.S. Coast Guard

🍎 The Health Corner: Pear and Burrata Crostini Recipe

PLUS: Announcing This Week’s Giveaway Winner

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Day In Women’s History:

January 19, 1905: Oveta Culp Hobby was born.

Oveta Culp Hobby, second women in the U.S. Cabinet (20 years after Frances Perkins), first Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (1953), awarded the Distinguished Medal of Service for her work as Director of the Women’s Army Corps (1945).

🏆 THIS WEEK’S GIVEAWAY WINNER

This week, we've been thrilled to gift a Shower Organizer 5 Pack to one of our dedicated readers!

If your email is jg*****[email protected], please check for an email from [email protected].

We have a series of giveaways for you, with something special planned for each week. So, watch for Monday's Newsletter, where we'll unveil the fantastic prize awaiting you next week.

Linda Fagan: A Historic Helm at the U.S. Coast Guard

On June 1, 2022, history was made as Linda Fagan, at the age of 58, shattered one of the last remaining military glass ceilings, taking the oath as the commandant of the United States Coast Guard. In doing so, she achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first female service chief in the storied history of the U.S. Armed Forces.

As commandant, Fagan shoulders the responsibility of overseeing a vast force, commanding 42,000 active-duty, 7,000 reserve, and 8,700 civilian personnel. In addition, she guides the efforts of 21,000 Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers, managing an operating annual budget that exceeds $13 billion.

Before assuming the role of commandant, Fagan served as the Coast Guard's 32nd vice commandant, earning the distinction of being the branch's first female four-star admiral. Her journey began in 1985 when she graduated from the Coast Guard Academy, a mere 12 years after women were first granted the opportunity to serve alongside their male counterparts.

Fagan's illustrious career has taken her to every corner of the globe, starting with her initial posting on an icebreaker in Antarctica. Since then, she has served on all seven continents, demonstrating unparalleled dedication and leadership throughout her distinguished tenure in the U.S. Coast Guard. Linda Fagan's historic ascent to the helm not only signifies personal accomplishment but also symbolizes a landmark achievement for women in the U.S. military.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Emma, Live Well Now Team

âťť

Find the smartest people you can and surround yourself with them.”

- Marissa Meyer

PEAR AND BURRATA CROSTINI

đź‘Ť Live Well Now Approved | Low Calorie

You Will Need:

1 baguette, sliced diagonally into ½-inch-thick slices

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 large pear, cored and thinly sliced (we like bosc and bartlett)

8 ounces burrata, drained, torn into even pieces

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Flaky salt, for serving

Freshly cracked black pepper, for serving

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.

2. Lightly brush both sides of the bread slices with the olive oil. Arrange on a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned on both sides, 10-12 minutes. Store at room temperature in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to two days.

3. To assemble, transfer the crostini to a serving platter and arrange in a single layer. Top each crostini with a pear slice, a piece of burrata, and a drizzle of the vinegar and honey. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Serve.

Cook Time: 12mins | Servings: 10

Calories: 202 cals | 6g Protein | 23g Carbs | 10g Fat

Editor’s Note:

Live Well Now is founded and run by women to empower women DAILY.

We read your comments, replies, and suggestions every day.

To reach us, hit Reply to any of the emails sent.

Emma,

Live Well Now Team

Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020