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Multiple Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopters are worked on daily at the Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) located on Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Sep. 20, 2023. The maintenance completed here consists of a complete tear down, inspection, and repair of all 204 U.S. Coast Guard aircraft on a four year recurring schedule. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Noel)

June 9, 2025

How the MSBM Helped Return 12 HELOs to Flight: A Cautionary "Tail"

Washington, DC — We recently kicked off a new G&G series focused on the Mission Support Business Model (MSBM), the framework for how we provide mission support to remain Semper Paratus. Now, we share a real-life example of the model in action, so you can see how the MSBM principles are used by our workforce every day.

A columned structure representing the Mission Support Business Model

May 16, 2025

MSBM101: The Business Model That Positions the Coast Guard Future-Ready

Washington, DC — Welcome to the first article in a six-part series about the Coast Guard Mission Support Business Model (MSBM). If you’ve heard the term but aren’t quite sure what it means or how it impacts your day-to-day work, you’re not alone.

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