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MAINTAIN CURRENT LEVEL OF FUNDING FOR THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

The President’s FY2011 budget proposal includes a substantial reduction in funding for the Coast Guard, a reduction of 2% from 2010 funding levels, and is the only armed service whose budget would be cut. The proposed level of funding would not support the level of service the nation expects and needs from this over-worked and under-capitalized sea service.

If adopted, the reduced FY2011 Coast Guard budget would completely undermine Admiral Thad Allen’s plans to keep the recapitalization and missions of the Coast Guard on track with the safety and national security challenges it is constantly directed to undertake. A reduced budget would be the beginning of the effective demise of critical services, and must not stand as presented to Congress.

The Camden Partnership is leading a nation-wide effort to maintain the Coast Guard budget at FY2010 levels, adjusted for inflation. While we are obviously concerned with the possible loss of our Maritime Safety Security Team (MSST), specifically called for in the President’s proposal, we also feel a great national responsibility to support the military service that we call on in our darkest hours – 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the war on drugs, protection from terrorists, lost and alone at sea when engines and radios fail. That is why we are appealing to all Camden County residents, and supporters across the country, to call, write or email your Congressman and Senators and ask them to save the Coast Guard Budget.

Please visit our Coast Guard Budget page where you can:

• Learn more about this important issue

• Read position papers and correspondence already sent to hundreds of decision makers in Washington

• Find telephone, mail and e-mail contacts for elected officials

• Learn how you can help protect the budget of this under-valued, under-appreciated and under-funded armed force

The future of our Coast Guard and the security of our nation depend on it.

Sheila McNeill
President
The Camden Partnership
Camden County, Georgia

Home to Many of our Guardians

Past National President
Navy League of the United States

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Kings Bay/Camden Community Forum

The Camden Partnership has developed a new program called “Kings Bay/Camden Community Forum.”  The Forum was developed in unison with the military leadership to strengthen and enhance the relationship between the military and civilian communities to educate and promote their collective interests in Camden County. The first two Forum sessions were held on February 11, April 1, and June 10, 2010. The next session will be held on August 12, 2010.  Click here to learn more about the Forum, and here to download the Registration Form required for participation in future Forum sessions.

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Economic Impact of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay

The Camden Partnership publishes updated Economic Impact Statement with key, unclassified information, as of January 2010, about the economic impact of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on the surrounding community.