April 24, 2025

CGC Forward to the Future: The First “Critical” Metal Additively Manufactured (AM) Part Installed by the Coast Guard

WASHINGTON, DC — Can you imagine 3D printing being used to create functioning parts for a Coast Guard Cutter? For CGC FORWARD, that dream became reality in January 2025 when it received the first critical metal Additively Manufactured part.

June 25, 2024

The Training Path from Coxswain to Conn

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) — Ryan Kass began his Coast Guard career as a seaman assigned to CGC Hamilton in 2019. He had his sights set high and swiftly began working on his various qualifications. But a big cutter means big responsibility – and plenty of critical training.

May 29, 2024

Gearing Up and Winding Down: FAI at the Cutter Transition Division

BALTIMORE, MD — By now, we’ve all heard about the Commandant’s Force Alignment Initiative (FAI). The long and the short of it is that as a Service, we’ve got a lot to do – and not enough people to do it. Coast Guard leadership has made careful decisions about how to adapt our operations and strategically reallocate personnel to mitigate risk - including laying up and decommissioning some cutters.