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Coast Guard Atlantic Chief Praises National Security Cutter

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, January 17th, 2014

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Coast Guard Atlantic Chief Praises National Security Cutter

Coast Guard helicopter tied to flight deck of the National Security Cutter Stratton. Photo: Coast Guard

Still nearly a year away before his command will have the chance to begin to routinely operate the jewel of the Coast Guard’s new surface assets, Atlantic Area Commander Vice Adm. Robert Parker said the National Security Cutter (NSC) is a “great ship.” Speaking at the annual Surface Navy Association conference on Thursday, Parker said one of the key characteristics of the NSC is its “great sea-keeping,” referring to its ability to launch and recover its helicopter and small boat…

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