Sam LaGrone

6 days ago | news.usni.org | Sam LaGrone

The Coast Guard is preparing to cut up to 12 flag officer positions over the next seven months, according to a memo issued by the acting commandant of the service. “As part of Force Design 2028, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has determined that there is redundant executive oversight in our force structure which hinders efficient decision making and service effectiveness,” reads the May 15 message issued by Adm. Kevin Lunday to the service. “As a result, and consistent with similar efforts within the Department of Defense, the Secretary has ordered a reduction of no less than

2 weeks ago | realcleardefense.com | Sam LaGrone

Bollinger, Edison Chouest Offshore to Pitch USCG Arctic Security Cutter Two Louisiana-based shipbuilders are teaming up to pitch the Coast Guard on designs for the Arctic Security Cutter, according to a statement from the companies. Read Full Article »

2 weeks ago | news.usni.org | Sam LaGrone

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) went overboard during an attempted landing on the aircraft carrier on Tuesday, a defense official confirmed to USNI News. The two-seat Super Hornet, assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, came in for a night landing around 9 p.m. local time when the hook of the aircraft failed to catch the arresting wire of the aircraft carrier. “The arrestment failed, causing the aircraft to go overboard.

2 weeks ago | news.usni.org | Sam LaGrone

Two Louisiana-based shipbuilders are teaming up to pitch the Coast Guard on designs for the Arctic Security Cutter, according to a statement from the companies. Bollinger Shipyards and Edison Chouest Offshore have approached the service with multiple designs in response to the Coast Guard’s request for information for new designs for the icebreaker, a Bollinger spokesperson told USNI News on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago | news.usni.org | Sam LaGrone

Pentagon leadership is seeking a 20 percent reduction of four-star military officers and an overall 10 percent reduction of general officers, according to a Monday memo from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The memo, titled “General/Flag Officer Reductions,” called for an overall reduction of 20 percent of four-star flag and general officers in the active force and 10 percent in the flag and general officer corps, reads the memo.