Rear Adm. Lafferty, a 1993 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, held her retirement ceremony on May 6, after 30 years of faithful service.
As the Assistant Commandant for Reserve at Coast Guard Headquarters, she provided operationally capable and Ready Reserve personnel to support Coast Guard surge and mobilization requirements worldwide.
The admiral’s previous assignments include Deputy Director of Operations, U.S. Northern Command; Reserve Officer, Deputy Commandant for Operations in Washington, D.C.; Reserve Chief of Staff, Atlanta Area in Portsmouth, Virginia; and Senior Reserve Officer, District Seven in Miami, Florida.
Lafferty successfully served afloat to include tours on USCGC HARRIET LANE; USCGC DRUMMOND; and on her command vessel, USCGC CHANDELEUR.
Reserve Organization of America wishes Lafferty, a fellow ROA member, fair winds and following seas on her next life journey and adventure.
Photo Caption: ROA Director of Operations Tremayne Criner (left) pauses for a quick photo with Assistant Commandant for the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Rear Adm. Miriam L. Lafferty, during her retirement ceremony May 6, 2024. She retired after 30 years of faithful service.