US Coast Guard

Nov- 2024 -

27 November

Sea

A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak delivers parts to the tugboat Aiviq in the Gulf of Alaska 80 miles southwest of Kodiak city, Alaska, Dec. 29, 2012. The Coast Guard delivered the parts so the tugboat's crew could make repairs and regain power to tow the mobile drilling unit Kulluk. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis/Released)

Louisiana Firm to Deliver Polar Icebreaker for US Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard has contracted Offshore Service Vessels to provide a commercially available icebreaker ship to support missions in polar regions.

20 November

Technology

CAPE MAY, N.J. - Coast Guard recruits from Company Zulu 186 man a fire hose during firefighting training aboard Training Center Cape May Aug. 1, 2012.Shipboard fires are a enduring threat to any mariner, so every recruit learns the basics of shipboard firefighting prior to graduation. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska.

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Pennsylvania Firm to Supply Respiratory Protection Kits to US Coast Guard

MSA Safety has secured a $33-million contract to deliver new respiratory protective solutions to the US Coast Guard.

18 November

DOD Contracts

Beechcraft King Air 260 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) T-54A for the U.S. Navy

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Textron Wins $277M Contract to Supply T-54A Trainers to US Military

Textron Aviation has been awarded a contract for $277 million to produce next-generation T-54A trainer aircraft for the US military.

13 November

Sea

The John Witherspoon (WPC-1158) Sentinel-class fast response cutter

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US Coast Guard Takes Delivery of 58th Sentinel Cutter From Bollinger

Bollinger Shipyards has handed over the 58th Sentinel-class fast response cutter to the US Coast Guard in Key West, Florida.

5 November

Air

Air Station Kodiak MH-60T Jayhawk flying around Kodiak

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US Coast Guard Delivers Revamped Jayhawk Helicopter to Air Station Astoria

The US Coast Guard has shipped a modified MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter to Air Station Astoria in Oregon under a service life extension program.

Sep- 2024 -

24 September

Air

A Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane flies over Newport, Rhode Island, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The aircraft was part of a fly over for the opening of the Volvo Ocean Race village. (U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Andrew Barresi)

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US Coast Guard Completes Dolphin Helo, Ocean Sentry Aircraft Modernization Programs

The US Coast Guard has finalized works under its H-65 Dolphin Conversion/Sustainment Program and HC-144 Ocean Sentry Refresh framework.

2 September

Sea

The USCGC Argus (WMSM 915), the first ship of the heritage class of medium endurance offshore patrol cutters, enters the water during a christening ceremony in Panama City, Florida, Oct. 27, 2023. The future offshore patrol cutters will complement the existing national security cutters and fast response cutters to carry out the nation's most critical maritime safety, security, and stewardship missions. (U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles)

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Austal Starts Construction of Fifth Heritage Patrol Cutter

Austal has begun construction of the US Coast Guard’s fifth Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter in Mobile, Alabama.

Aug- 2024 -

28 August

Air

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New US Coast Guard Air Station Receives First Jayhawk Helicopter

The US Coast Guard has delivered an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter to its latest air station in Point Mugu, California.

27 August

Sea

Coast Guard Cutter Legare (WMEC 912) patrols in the Caribbean in April 2021. The cutter was deployed in support of Operation Unified Resolve/Martillo under the tactical control of Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) and the Seventh Coast Guard District. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

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US Coast Guard Begins Life Extension of Legare Famous-Class Cutter

The US Coast Guard has launched the service life extension program for the USCGC Legare Famous-class medium endurance cutter.

Jul- 2024 -

25 July

Sea

JUNEAU, Alaska -- Crew members aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Elderberry, a 65-foot inland buoy tender home ported in Petersburg, Alaska, prepare to set buoys for the channel which runs through Mendenhall Bar Wednesday, April 1. 090401-G-5176S-139-Elderberry (U.S. Coast Guard Photo/ PA3 Walter Shinn)

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Birdon to Deliver Construction Materials for Future US Coast Guard Waterway Cutters

Birdon has received an order for materials to construct the first two vessels under the US Coast Guard’s Waterways Commerce Cutters program.

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