MARCH 18, 2015 - In the first town hall of its kind for the service, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft, Vice Commandant Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven Cantrell conducted a live Facebook Q&A. Hosted on the Commandant’s Facebook page, the Coast Guard’s senior leaders fielded questions from a broad spectrum … [Read more...]
Adm. Zukunft Testifies on Coast Guard Budget Request
FEBRUARY 26, 2015 - One day after Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft delivered his first State of the Coast Guard Address, he testified on the Coast Guard’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget request before the House subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. The Commandant led his testimony by sharing his perspectives on the increasing demands the service is … [Read more...]
Impacts of a Potential Continuing Resolution or Lapse in Appropriation
FEBRUARY 24, 2015 - Today, United States Coast Guard men and women are standing the watch around the world in service to our Nation. Our efforts and mission success depend on reliable and predictable funding. The Coast Guard is currently operating under a continuing resolution that expires on Friday. Secretary Johnson has highlighted some of the key impacts this continuing … [Read more...]
Can I Join the Coast Guard with a GED?
You can join the Coast Guard with a GED. Is it as easy to join the Coast Guard with a GED as it is with a high school diploma? No, it is much more difficult to join the Coast Guard with a GED compared to a high school diploma. As of 2015, when you apply to join the Coast Guard, your education qualifications will determine if you are a Tier 1 candidate or a Tier 2 … [Read more...]
A Force Multiplier: Investigating the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
DECEMBER 16, 2014, LTJG Katie Braynard - For more than a decade, the U.S. military has employed unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, to patrol the skies over targets and areas of interest, providing critical surveillance capabilities without putting pilots and crew in harm’s way. With the recent demonstration of hand-launched UAS on board a Sector Miami Fast Response … [Read more...]