Commandant of Coast Guard, Members of Congress Visit Juneau
The visit was to do a quick familiarization with the mission of the Coast Guard in Alaska, which differs from their operations in the Lower 48. Keep Reading
Schultz: Coast Guard Expanding Western Pacific Operations
“My vision for the Coast Guard is to expand our permanent presence and effectiveness in the region through expeditionary capabilities, which is why we are doubling down in Oceania." Keep Reading
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Honored with Annual USCG Bertholf Award
"I’ve been on land, in the air, and at sea with the Coast Guard, and I will always be proud to support Coasties in their missions," Capito said. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Hopes to Have 3 Polar Security Cutters Fielded by 2028
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz said that the icebreaker program was more capital-intensive than most Coast Guard acquisition efforts, Keep Reading
Schultz: Nearing a ‘Tipping Point,’ Coast Guard Needs Lasting Change
"Our missions never have been more relevant or in higher demand than today, placing increasing demands on Coast Guardsmen without adequate funding to support them." Keep Reading
Strategic Outlook: ‘Significant Investment’ Needed for Coast Guard to Secure Arctic
The United States is the "only Arctic State that has not made similar investments in ice-capable surface maritime security assets." Keep Reading
Mississippi Firm Wins $745M Contract to Build Coast Guard’s Heavy Icebreaker
Construction of the Polar Security Cutter could soar to $1,942,812,266 and be pushed to 2027 completion if included options are exercised. Keep Reading
Schultz to Congress: ‘Now Is the Time to Address the Erosion of Readiness’ at Coast Guard
Lawmakers, though, questions reductions in Trump's budget request including to "absolutely needed" cutter programs. Keep Reading
Schultz: ‘Unacceptable’ That Coast Guard Men and Women Need Food Donations to Get By
Commandant reminded members to take advantage of mutual assistance. "That is your fund. That is your safety net." Keep Reading
USCG Leadership: ‘We Remain a Ready, Relevant and Responsive Coast Guard’ Through Shutdown
"Your Coast Guard leadership team recognizes the anxiety and concern across our total mission-ready total workforce," Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz said. Keep Reading
