All U.S. military services are encouraged to collaborate with local communities for infrastructure and development, except for the U.S. Coast Guard. It’s an oversight that slows modernization efforts and makes it harder for the Coast Guard to meet their mission.
On the recordAugust 7, 2026
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Critiquing the lack of collaboration for the Coast Guard
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