June 8, 2020

Coast Guard Research and Development Center supports drug interdiction operations in Western Hemisphere

Ensign Jennifer Hansen prepares a technology go-kit for shipment to cutters deployed in the Caribbean and East Pacific. Additional Coast Guard cutters and Navy ships were deployed to targeted areas to prevent drug cartels from taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to smuggle more narcotics. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Cdr. Anderson Ogg.The

June 5, 2020

Research and Development Center tests safety gear to protect four-footed heroes

What do the Super Bowl, presidential inaugurations and maritime mass transit have in common? Coast Guard K-9 units on duty to serve and protect.

June 4, 2020

Coast Guard honors innovators with annual awards

The Coast Guard honored a group of exceptional innovators with Capt. Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Awards in a virtual ceremony June 4, 2020. The awards were presented by the commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Karl Schultz; Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Jason Vanderhaden; and Rear Adm. Joseph Vojvodich, deputy commandant for mission

May 29, 2020

Coast Guard accepts 39th fast response cutter

The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 39th fast response cutter (FRC), Myrtle Hazard, in Key West, Florida, May 28.

May 26, 2020

Coast Guard provides COVID-19 fraud awareness to vendor community

Dear Industry Partner,I appreciate your continued interest in supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) COVID-19 preparedness and response efforts as well as enduring USCG missions.Unfortunately, criminal opportunists are attempting social engineering tactics in this ever-changing environment. We are aware of ‘spoofing’ examples where individuals

May 19, 2020

Coast Guard Research and Development Center goes virtual with change of command ceremony

Capt. Select Daniel Keane assumed the duties of commanding officer (CO) of the Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) in New London, Connecticut, in a virtual change of command ceremony May 1, 2020.

May 18, 2020

Seagoing buoy tender undergoes phase two of major maintenance availability

Coast Guard Cutter Willow arrived at the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland, April 28 to begin phase two of its major maintenance availability (MMA). Through the MMA, the ship is receiving major structural repairs and upgrades to systems in order for the asset to meet its intended service life.

May 6, 2020

Coast Guard accepts 14th C-130J aircraft

The Coast Guard accepted its 14th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ Marietta, Georgia, facility April 27, 2020.

May 4, 2020

Keel authenticated for first offshore patrol cutter

The Coast Guard and Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) authenticated the keel for the first offshore patrol cutter (OPC), Argus, in Panama City, Florida, April 28.

April 30, 2020

Fabrication begins on second offshore patrol cutter

The Coast Guard and Eastern Shipbuilding Group commenced cutting steel for the second offshore patrol cutter (OPC), Chase, in Panama City, Florida, April 27.