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Acquisition Directorate Newsletter: Delivering the Goods

February 2010 Edition:

U.S. Coast Guard’s HC-144A Supports Haitian Relief Operations, Service Plans to Purchase Additional Aircraft
Waesche Achieves Authority to Operate C4ISR Systems Ahead of Schedule
Master Chief Q&A: Air

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January 2010 Edition:

DF-430 Direction-Finding System Saves Lives
Opportunities and Challenges in Hiring the Best Acquisition Professionals
Master Chief Q&A: Sentinel

December 2009 Edition:

Second National Security Cutter, Waesche, delivered to Coast Guard
Acquisition Process Showcased at the Coast Guard's 2009 Innovation Expo
Master Chief Q&A

October/November Edition:

Coast Guard Relies on Small Businesses To Meet Acquisition Needs
Partnerships Help Offshore Patrol Cutter Project Take Shape
Master Chief Q&A>

September Edition:

Rear Adm. Korn Draws on Background and Experience as the New Program Executive Officer
Coast Guard’s HC-130J Missionization Project Ahead of Schedule,Benefits from Lessons Learned
Master Chief Q&A>

August Edition:

Mission Effectiveness Project Improves Performance of Aging Cutters
First Lady Michelle Obama to Sponsor Third National Security Cutter, Stratton
Master Chief Q&A: Cutters

July Edition:

MH-60T Helicopter Project Highlights Acquisition, Engineering & Logistics Partnership
Rescue 21’s Disaster Recovery System Ready for Hurricane Season
Master Chief Q&A

June Edition:

‘Stay the course’: Rear Adm. Rábago Lays out the ‘Track Lines’ as Assistant Commandant for Acquisition
Coast Guard Research and Development Center Celebrates Move to New Facility at Historic Fort Trumbull

May Edition:

Coast Guard Celebrates Completion of Coastal Patrol Boat Project, Looks Ahead to New Sentinel-class Patrol Boat
Coast Guard Acquisition Principles Based on History of Lessons Learned

April Edition:

Research and Development Center Tests Search Optimization Tools to Help Coast Guard Achieve Its Search and Rescue Mission
Coast Guard Team Completes Accreditation of New Modeling and Simulation Tool
Acquisition News Briefs

March Edition:

As Coast Guard Aviation Celebrates 93rd Birthday, Acquisition and Engineering Communities Reflect on Recent Successes
Coast Guard, New York Harbor Port Partner Agencies Discuss New Concept for Interagency Operations Centers
Master Chief Q&A: Icebreakers

February Edition:

Legacy of Achievement: Reflections on Coast Guard Acquisition
Coast Guard's FMS Program Celebrates Rapid Growth
Master Chief Q&A: Offshore Patrol Cutter

January Edition:

Research and Development Center Develops Cutting-Edge Applications to Help Coast Guard Achieve Missions
Coast Guard Marks Response Boat-Medium Deliveries, Continues Operational Test Missions
Acquisition News Briefs

December Edition

Third National Security Cutter Stratton Builds on Lessons Learned from NSC Construction and Testing
Ocean Sentry Project Prepares to Transition Training Stateside, Readies for Additional Aircraft Deliveries
Master Chief Q&A: Ocean Sentry

November 2008

Iraqi Navy’s Boat Purchase Marks Milestone for Coast Guard FMS Program
Coast Guard Partners with Government, Industry in Unmanned Aircraft System Evaluation
Master Chief Q&A: ATON Fleet

October 2008: Supplement

Acquisition Success Story:
Marine Protector-class Patrol Boat Project
Coast Guard Logistics Modernization: Changing the Culture of Life-Cycle Support
Acquisition News Briefs: Aviation

October 2008

Sentinel-Class Award a Milestone for Coast Guard Acquisition
Coast Guard Logistics Modernization, Part 1:
Next Generation Information Technology
Q&A with Master Chief Ayer: FRC

August 2008

Advanced Mission Capacity, Capability Highlight CGC BERTHOLF (WMSL 750) Commissioning
Training Facility in Synergy with Mission Support, Operational Communities
Aviation News Brief
Q&A with Master Chief Ayer: Rescue 21

July 2008

Crew, Visitors give Bertholf Rave Reviews during Baltimore Port Visit
Coast Guard Acquisition One-Year Anniversary July 2008
Rotary Wing Electro-Optical Sensor System Exemplifies Disciplined Approach to Acquisition
Project Spotlight: Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS)

June 2008

Coast Guard H-60 Conversion Project Looks to Commonality, Support Infrastructure in Acquisition Success Story
Coast Guard’s Foreign Military Sales Program Markets Small Boats and other Products
Product Spotlight: Response Boat-Small
Presenting a United Front to Terrorism—an Exclusive Interview with Cmdr. Ken D. Marien, Project Manager, Interagency Operations Center (IOC)

April/May 2008

BERTHOLF in Final Fitting-Out; Crew Focus on Training, Lessons Learned
Coast Guard HC-144A and HC-130J Projects Spotlight Aircrew Training Efficiency
RB-M Project Marks First Delivery; Begins Operational Test & Evaluation Period

March 2008

The Long View: The Coast Guard Research & Development Program Boosts Acquisition of 'Game Changing' Technology
Acquisition News Briefs
Coast Guard Strengthens Foreign Military Sales Program

February 2008

A View from the Bridge: the State of the Coast Guard Acquisition
Congressional Coast Guard Caucus Open House Supports Coast Guard's Strong Relationship with Congress
HC-130J Over-Water Flight Marks Progress in Testing

January 2008

Commandant: Coast Guard, Navy to Discuss Common Mission Systems, Ships
Rescue 21 Hosts Successful Demonstration in New York
Foreign Military Sales News
With Relocation Underway, the USCG R&D Center Reflects on a Year of Accomplishments and Change

2007

December 2007

2007: A Productive Year in Coast Guard Acquisition
Coast Guard, Industry Conclude 'Extremely Productive' Sea Trial of National Security Cutter

November 2007

Eye in the Sky: Coast Guard HC-144A Drops in on AIRSTA Washington
Mission Effectiveness Project, Multi-Crewing are Stepping Stones to New Cutter Culture
NAIS Stands Up Increment 1
HH-65C to Receive Airborne Use of Force Equipment, Other Enhancements

October 2007

Six Stations to Receive First RB-M
Coast Guard Saves Lives with Rescue 21 System
Coast Guard HH-65C Helicopter Modernization Project Advances

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