Commandant's Corner
State of the Coast Guard Addresses, 2007-2010
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2010 Commandant’s State of the Coast Guard Address
Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Thad Allen, issued his State of the Coast Guard address at the Press Club in Washington, Feb. 12, 2010. This was his annual address about the Coast Guard's fiscal year 2011 anticipated budget impacts. He also advocated for the need to recapitalize the service's aging ships, aircraft and shore facilities to continue delivering superior services to the Nation and adapt to the maritime challenges of the 21st century. This was his final State of the Coast Guard address.
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Commandant's 2010 State of the Coast Guard Speech: Video
- 2010 SOCG: Transcript
- 2010 Posture Statement
- FY 2009 Performance Report
2009 Commandant’s State of the Coast Guard Address
Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Thad Allen, issued his State of the Coast Guard address at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., March 3, 2009. Upon conclusion of his prepared remarks Admiral Allen responded to questions submitted online and at the event. U.S. Coast Guard video shot by National Press Club.
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Commandant's 2009 State of the Coast Guard Speech: Video
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2009 SOCG Q&A: Video
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2009 SOCG: Transcript
- 2009 SOCG Q&A: Transcript
- 2009 Posture Statement
- FY 2008 Performance Report
2008 Commandant’s State of the Coast Guard
Address
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen issues his State of the Coast Guard address at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., February 14, 2008. His speech focused on his vision for the future of the service and its modernization. U.S. Coast Guard video shot by National Press Club.
2007 Commandant’s State of the Coast Guard Address
Commandant
of the U.S. Coast Guard Adm. Thad W. Allen delivered his first
State
of the Coast Guard Address at 1 p.m. in Washington, D.C. on 13 February
2007.
During this annual address to more than 40,000 Coast Guard members and the
American public, Admiral Allen highlighted some of the Coast Guard’s
most noteworthy accomplishments in the past year and outlined his priorities
for the Coast Guard for the coming year. The Commandant also unveiled a
new strategy for meeting the Coast Guard’s responsibilities for protecting
and preserving America’s maritime safety, security and stewardship
interests.
The U.S. Coast Guard Strategy for Maritime Safety, Security, and Stewardship
describes how the Coast Guard will work to safeguard the nation against
all threats, hazards, and challenges in the maritime domain, today and in
the future.
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Commandant's 2007 State of the Coast Guard Speech: Video
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2007 SOCG: Audio
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2007 SOCG: Transcript
- Coast Guard Strategy for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship (final version, 2007)
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Coast Guard Strategy Fact
Sheet
- Coast Guard FY2008 Budget in Brief and Performance Report
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