03/05/2024
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"While recapitalization of the icebreaking fleet was identified as a priority almost two decades ago, we are still several years and over $1 billion away from the delivery of the first Polar Security C..."
"The Coast Guard is the premier agency tasked with projecting sovereignty in the Arctic, which is a critically important mission."
"If Congress does not double the Coast Guard's budget in 2026, the Service will either have to abandon the program, cease construction of Offshore Patrol Cutters, or cut significant portions of its ope..."
"Budgetary decisions associated with the procurement of icebreakers cannot be made in a vacuum."