Linda A. Fischer currently serves as a major in the United States Army stationed at Fort Shafter Hawaii. The daughter of a career soldier, Linda was born in Biloxi, Mississippi and spent her childhood on the move, but she calls Georgetown, Texas, where her parents now live, her home. She graduated from Georgetown High School and completed a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Southwestern University, before joining the military.

Linda enlisted in the military in November 1982. She received her commission as a second lieutenant upon completion of Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, in August 1984.

In 1999, Linda authored Ultimate Power:Enemy Within the Ranks.

Current Assignment
Linda is currently serving as the Provost Marshal and Assistant Chief of Staff for the Pacific Ocean Division Corps of Engineers.

Tours of Duty
Linda has been assigned to a variety of leadership and staff positions throughout her career including; four Company Commands, Assistant S3, Assistant School Secretary, Tactical Officer, Provost Marshal Operations Officer, Plans and Operations Officer, and Platoon Leader.

Linda has served a tour: at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, with the Military Working Dog Program; in Panama with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Law Enforcement Activity, and the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 92d Military Police Battalion, Fort Clayton, Panama; United States Military Preparatory School and United States Army Garrison, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey and Headquarters Staff and Faculty United States Military Academy, Military Police Company, West Point, New York.

Higher Education
While an army captain, Linda earned a master’s degree in educational psychology from the University of Oklahoma. She has completed numerous military schools including: the Military Police Basic and Advanced Course, Airborne School, Combat Arms Service Staff School and the Command and General Staff Officer Course.

Community Activities
In the community, Linda serves on the Board of Directors for the Coalition for Drug-Free Hawaii and the 1999 YWCA Capital Campaign Community Division. She is a member of SAHBO (State Association of Hawaii Basketball Officials) and can be found in the schools and recreation facilities officiating ball games, supporting our community activities.

Linda lives in Honolulu where she enjoys the sun, surf, and a variety of sports activities.