Coast Guard temporarily relieves commanding officer of Ketchikan-based cutter

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Coast Guard temporarily relieves commanding officer of Ketchikan-based cutter

  JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard temporarily relieved the commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Denman, homeported in Ketchikan, Monday. Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander, Coast Guard Arctic District, temporarily relieved Lt. Edwin Kuster following an investigation leading to a loss of confidence. This temporary relief is not due to misconduct. […]

Coast Guard awards contracts to build Arctic Security Cutters

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Coast Guard awards contracts to build Arctic Security Cutters

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced the award of two contracts to build up to six Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) icebreakers — ships designed to break through and navigate ice-covered waters — between the United States and Finland in a major step forward for America’s national security. Contracts were awarded Friday to Rauma Marine […]

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