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Homeland Security grant funding supports prevention, protection, response, recovery and mitigation in the areas of planning, equipment, training and exercises to address potential terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. (Courtesy of Hawaii .com)

Campus Security

DHS Unveils Funding Ops for FY2018 Preparedness Grants (Multi-Video)

Tammy Waitt - May 21, 2018

The HC-130J is the only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform in the Air Force and Air National Guard inventory and supports missions in all-weather and geographic environments, including reaching austere locations. (Courtesy of Lockheed Martin by Thinh Nguyen)

Aerospace

CA Air National Guard Receives HC-130J Combat King II (See in...

Tammy Waitt - April 11, 2018

Rapidly deployable reel-mounted booms can close off waterways and docks from potential waterborne threats in minutes

Border

5 Key Questions to Consider in the Maritime Security Sector (Learn...

Tammy Waitt - February 26, 2018

Orolia Signs 20-Year Agreement to Provide ELTs and Support to Airbus Helicopters

Airports/Aviation

Orolia to Provide INTEGRA ELTs and Support to Airbus Helicopters (Video)

Tammy Waitt - February 19, 2018

Model testing in the National Research Council’s (NRC) ice tank facility in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada

Crisis Responders

DHS S&T Helps Create Standards for Next USCG Cutter Polar Icebreaker

Tammy Waitt - January 14, 2018

“Every cutter, boat or aircraft these days has not only embedded navigation and command and control and communications systems, but even for example, on a Coast Guard cutter, the whole machinery and equipment that operates the main propulsion depends on networked technology that we must harden and protect from cyberspace threats,” Lunday told the Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Cyber Security

USCG Cyber Command ‘As Important as Cutters & Aircraft’ (Multi-Video)

Tammy Waitt - December 14, 2017

On Nov 13, a US Coast Guard cutter intercepted the vessel, arrested the crew, and recovered over 3,800 pounds of cocaine. All three suspects will face US charges. (Image courtesy of CBP)

Crisis Responders

CBP Pursues Smugglers in Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible Vessel

Tammy Waitt - December 8, 2017

In 2000, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Chicago maritime community revived this holiday tradition, bringing in trees from Northern Michigan. Along the way, they stop and float a wreath at the spot where the Rouse Simmons sank. (Image courtesy of the Two Rivers, WI, City Hall and Facebook)

Federal

Coast Guard Recreates Christmas Tree Ship after Tragic Sinking in 1912

Tammy Waitt - December 5, 2017

When activated, McMurdo's FastFind 220 transmits a distress signal that helps search and rescue authorities respond rapidly. (Photo by McMurdo Group)

Communications

Coast Guard Activates Option for McMurdo Emergency Beacons

Tammy Waitt - October 6, 2017

The Adaptive Sensor Analytics Project (ASAP) will repurpose, modify, integrate and build upon existing commercial and government analytic capabilities to support border security operations. (Image courtesy of Twitter)

Aerospace

Using Satellites & Data Analytics to Protect the Homeland (Learn More)

Tammy Waitt - October 3, 2017

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