SEAPOWER Magazine The Official Publication of the Navy League of the United States VOL. 49, NUMBER 8 August 2006

COVER STORY
Interview: ADM. Thad Allen
The Coast Guard’s new commandant faces the daunting challenge of taking the helm of a service that is being stretched thin by a declining fleet of ships and aviation resources, and increasing security mission demands.
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SPECIAL REPORT: DEEPWATER AND THE U.S. COAST GUARD

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Deepwater Eyes Foreign Partners to Restrain Costs
by david w. munns

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Ugly Duckling Patrol Coastal Boats Now in Demand
by otto kreisher

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Eagle Eye Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Promises Long Reach
by glenn w. goodman jr.

FEATURES

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Striking a Balance
By john a. panneton

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U.S. Strengthens Ties with Japan ...
By amy klamper

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... And Pursues Common Concerns with India
By richard r. burgess

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Marines Take Distributed Operations Onto the Battlefield ...
By matt hilburn

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... And Find Dispersed Units Present Logistics Challenges
BY MATT HILBURN

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Future LCAC Could Be Sea Basing Linchpin
By matt hilburn

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Military Labs Devise Smaller Precision Munitions
By richard r. burgess

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In My Own Words
By lt. charles w. hawkins, commanding officer, u.s. coast guard station, south padre island

DEPARTMENTS

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President's Message

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Editor's Note

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Letters

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Washington Report: Supporters Tout Proposal to Give National Guard Chief a Joint Chiefs Seat

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Program Snapshot

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The Industrial Base

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Seapower International

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Historical Perspective

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Ship's Library

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Navy League News

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Council Digest