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Zeita Merchant makes history again as the first Black female admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard
Following a recent promotion, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Zeita Merchant has become the service’s first Black female admiral in its 233-year existence. In 2023, Merchant was appointed Rear Admiral (lower half) in the United States Coast Guard. This made her rise to prominence as the first African-American woman to be selected for Flag rank in…
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Following a recent promotion, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Zeita Merchant has become the service’s first Black female admiral in its 233-year existence. In 2023, Merchant was appointed Rear Admiral (lower half) in the United States Coast Guard. This made her rise to prominence as the first African-American woman to be selected for Flag rank in…
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