Dec. 22, 2022

Coast Guard accepts 51st fast response cutter

The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 51st fast response cutter (FRC), Warren Deyampert, Dec. 22 in Key West, Florida. Warren Deyampert will be the second FRC to be homeported in Boston.

Dec. 13, 2022

Coast Guard Research and Development Center kicks off 50th anniversary celebration

The Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) in New London, Connecticut, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a multi-faceted community event.

Nov. 22, 2022

MH-65 upgrades were invaluable to mission success in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian caused nearly 150 fatalities when it swept through Florida in late September 2022 and has been cited as the deadliest hurricane to hit Florida since 1935. In the search and rescue efforts that followed, Air Station Miami crewmembers played a pivotal role in rescuing both human and animal survivors.

Nov. 22, 2022

Coast Guard continues HVAC work on 140-foot icebreaking tugs

Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay returned to service in Detroit in late October after completion of an HVAC system upgrade to increase heating and cooling capacities.

Nov. 17, 2022

Coast Guard accepts 16th C-130J long range surveillance aircraft

The Coast Guard accepted its 16th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia, Nov. 10.

Nov. 14, 2022

Coast Guard commissions first New England-based fast response cutter

The Coast Guard commissioned the 50th fast response cutter (FRC), William Chadwick, Nov. 10, 2022, in Boston. William Chadwick is the first of six FRCs to be homeported in Boston.

Nov. 10, 2022

Coast Guard R&D benefits from veterans within its ranks

The Coast Guard Office of Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) and Innovation and the Research and Development Center (RDC) in New London, Connecticut, have many veterans within their ranks. Whether a veteran of the Coast Guard or other military branch, these employees bring diverse skills and experience that help the Coast Guard complete its demanding and expanding mission set.

Nov. 2, 2022

Virtual industry day to focus on National Architect and Engineering Services IDIQ

The Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a virtual industry day focused on the National Architect and Engineering Services (A/E Services III) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from 1-2 p.m. EDT Nov. 10, 2022.

Oct. 25, 2022

Coast Guard issues request for demonstrations of command center display systems

As part of continuing market research for a command center display system replacement, the Coast Guard is requesting interested industry parties to provide a virtual demonstration highlighting their video wall display systems at no cost to the government. The purpose of these demonstrations is to supplement the government’s market research.

Oct. 18, 2022

Steel cutting for fourth offshore patrol cutter begins

The Coast Guard and Eastern Shipbuilding Group commenced cutting steel for the fourth offshore patrol cutter (OPC) Oct. 18 in Panama City, Florida.