Guardians,
Today I briefed the Naval Studies Board of the National Academy of Sciences on current Coast Guard operations and challenges. This is an annual exchange and it offers the opportunity to discuss in depth Coast Guard operational challenges with advisors to the Chief of Naval Operations and others.
Our thanks to Miriam E. John: Chair of the NSB and Dr. Charles Draper: Director of the NSB
This year the discussion centered on piracy, small vessel security issues, the Arctic, icebreaking capability, and current initiatives at the International Maritime Organization. This is an experienced, insightful group that asks probing questions and helps us create better understanding of issues. This year the Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Gary Roughead, has asked the group to look at climate change and small vessel security, two issues that are significant for the Coast Guard. This is a group that understands better than most the challenges we face in the Arctic and the need to maintain our icebreaking capability.
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