How does this timeline affect the Service's ability to carry out its core missions in the Arctic?

We are behind. We are behind Russia. We are going to be behind China.

Peace through strength. I mean, we need the strength.

I think most Americans would be surprised how big the gap is.

meeting presence with presence in the Arctic when it comes to competition with Russia and China.

I want it to sort of stop. I want to turn a new page.

The main competition that we have is Russia and China.

This can't--I don't want it to go on for another 10 or 20 or 30 years.

Given the higher costs along the coast, it is evident, to me at least, that an increased CONUS COLA is something that would greatly benefit Coasties and servicemembers stationed in these areas.

I believe that we have, but is this an avenue the Coast Guard has explored to help the high costs that are located by these bases?

South Jersey is prepared to absorb the responsibility. They are ready to go.