Cutters and Fast Response Cutters online. Soon we’ll be cutting steel on the Off-Shore Patrol. And in my 41 there has never been as much momentum toward recapitalizing heavy icebreakers nor has there ever been any traction toward replacing our tired inland fleet some of which are over 70 years old – like there is today. – Why am I talking about shiny new assets? You probably think I forgot where I am! Don’t worry, I didn’t. I’m telling you this because each of those new platforms aligns with and are directly tied to a Coast Guard strategy. These assets are coming online as strategic imperatives for the Coast Guard they’ve been viewed as vital to – what we do… to ensuring our Nation’s Security and Prosperity. The Patrol cutter it’s tied to our Western – Hemisphere strategy to combat the criminal networks that are devastating and destabilizing our region.
Cutters and Fast Response Cutters online. Soon we’ll be cutting steel on the Off-Shore Patrol. And in my 41 there has never been as much momentum toward recapitalizing heavy icebreakers nor has there ever been any traction toward replacing our tired inland fleet – some of which are over 70 years old – like there is today. Why am I talking about shiny new assets? You probably think I forgot where I am! Don’t worry, I didn’t. I’m telling you this because each of those new platforms aligns with and are directly tied to a Coast Guard strategy. These assets are coming online as strategic imperatives for the Coast Guard – they’ve been viewed as vital to what we do… to ensuring our Nation’s Security and Prosperity. The Patrol cutter – it’s tied to our Western Hemisphere strategy to combat the criminal networks that are devastating and destabilizing our region.