Media invited to recapitalization discussion with Coast Guard leaders, Wednesday

WASHINGTON — Members of the media are invited to join Coast Guard senior leadership for a discussion about recent acquisition efforts and the status of recapitalizing the service’s aging fleet, Wednesday at 1 p.m. in room 11-1129 of the Coast Guard Headquarters’ Jemal Riverside Building here at 1900 Half St. S.W.

Rear Adm. John Korn, assistant commandant for acquisition and Rear Adm. Vincent Atkins, assistant commandant for capability will also talk about the performance of the newest Coast Guard Cutters Bertholf and Waesche and discuss the fabrication of National Security Cutter Hamilton in August, as well as the acceptance of NSC Stratton and the award of a fixed-price incentive contract for the fifth NSC in September.

Credentialed members of the media wishing to attend the roundtable must RSVP to Ms. Joy Crabaugh at (202) 475-5530 or joy.crabaugh@uscg.mil to arrange escort upon arrival at the Jemal Riverside Building. Metered parking is available within the vicinity of the building.

Reporters may also participate via conference call. The toll-free number is (877) 847-8175; enter code 4172251 when prompted.

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