Category Archives: U.S. Coast Guard

Navy and Coast Guard Eyeing 3D Printing

Navy and Coast Guard Eyeing 3D Printing

A ship model created using additive manufacturing, a process both the Coast Guard and Navy are investigating. US Navy Photo

A ship model created using additive manufacturing, a process both the Coast Guard and Navy are investigating. US Navy Photo

The Navy and Coast Guard are getting closer to incorporating additive manufacturing — commonly known as 3D printing — into their respective services, Navy and U.S. Coast Guard officials said during a panel discussion at the Navy League’s 2014 Sea Air Space exhibition at National Harbor, Md. on Tuesday. Read More

How U.S. Sea Services Plan to Operate Forward

How U.S. Sea Services Plan to Operate Forward

U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team. US Coast Guard Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team. US Coast Guard Photo

One way to counter the drawdown in defense spending at home and with allies and partners is to look at programs such as the Joint Strike Fighter as ways to close the seams in meeting future security challenges, the vice chief of naval operations for plans, policies and operations said on Monday. Read More

Sea Service Officials Talk Future Energy Needs

Sea Service Officials Talk Future Energy Needs

USS Denver (LPD-9) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). US Navy Photo

USS Denver (LPD-9) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). US Navy Photo

Storage and the ability to move energy from “one platform to another,” be it to a laser weapon or a rail gun as a package or payload is “the holy grail” and the “critical piece” in the sea services’ efforts in looking at energy for future operations, the Navy’s senior officer for fleet readiness and logistics said on Monday. Read More