With more than 218 years of service to the nation, the U.S.
Coast Guard is a military, multimission maritime organization
that safeguards U.S. economic and security interests. From
the oil platforms of the northern Arabian Gulf to our interior
rivers, to an increasingly open and accessible Arctic Ocean,
the Coast Guard ensures the safety, security, and stewardship
of our maritime domain. Facing new challenges has required
it to organize more efficiently and manage business practices
more effectively.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Admiral Allen about
the Coast Guard’s modernization, its many successes, and the
various challenges it faces as it serves the nation.