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May 9, 2019

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

May 7, 2019

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

April 26, 2019 // by Bridget Johnson

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

April 23, 2019 // by Bridget Johnson

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

March 28, 2019 // by Bridget Johnson

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

January 23, 2019 // by Bridget Johnson

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

January 17, 2019 // by James Cullum

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