Coast Guard Wants $1.6 Billion Extra to Hasten Modernization Projects

April 2, 2023

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard released a $1.57 billion wish list to lawmakers that prioritizes “rebuilding operational capability” as the service continues a hefty modernization push to enable more complex missions.

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