The Coast Guard's closest point of approach to maritime Homeland Security

From: Sea Power | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: Collins, Thomas H | Copyright information

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The Coast Guard passed a historic milestone with its transfer to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on 1 March 2003. Its realignment with 21 other agencies into the new federal department unites the nation's efforts behind the compelling and urgent mission of protecting the American people from another terrorist attack.

This unity of effort, coupled with the department's clear lines of authority and command under DHS Secre...

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