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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton’s (WMSL 753) qualified Officer of the Deck boatswain’s mates pose for a photo with Hamilton’s commanding officer, Capt. Justin Carter, middle, while at sea in Eastern Pacific, March 13, 2024. Hamilton recently had 13 crewmembers qualified as underway OODs, four of whom were boatswain's mates (BM). Petty Officer 1st Class Kyle Voutour, Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Anderson, Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Kass, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Figueroa earned their qualification letters, completing an advancement requirement for Chief Petty Officer. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by LTJG Ray Corniel)

June 25, 2024

The Training Path from Coxswain to Conn

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) — Ryan Kass began his Coast Guard career as a seaman assigned to CGC Hamilton in 2019. He had his sights set high and swiftly began working on his various qualifications. But a big cutter means big responsibility – and plenty of critical training.

View of CGC DEPENDABLE on arrival to Curtis Bay.

May 29, 2024

Gearing Up and Winding Down: FAI at the Cutter Transition Division

BALTIMORE, MD — By now, we’ve all heard about the Commandant’s Force Alignment Initiative (FAI). The long and the short of it is that as a Service, we’ve got a lot to do – and not enough people to do it. Coast Guard leadership has made careful decisions about how to adapt our operations and strategically reallocate personnel to mitigate risk - including laying up and decommissioning some cutters.

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