Senate Confirms Coast Guard's New Top Admiral, Other Key DoD Officials
The Senate confirmed Adm. Kevin Lunday as the Coast Guard's new commandant after a nomination was clarified to remove references to hate symbols from policy.
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GAO Warns of Costly Rework, Delays in Coast Guard Cutter Program
The Government Accountability Office has warned that the Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Cutter program faces significant risks of costly rework and schedule delays due to premature construction without a stable ship design. The $17 billion program to acquire 25 new cutters began production on OPC 5 in August 2024 despite unfinalized design specifications.
Coast Guard Aircraft Availability Declines, Budget Office Says
The Congressional Budget Office found that the Coast Guard's aircraft availability rates and inventories have declined over the past two decades. Despite this, fixed-wing aircraft availability has increased.