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- Mar 27, 202622 min
Coast Guard Football with Coach C.C. Grant
This week on Radio Boat Forces, we’re joined by a leader who knows exactly how to turn potential into performance, head coach of the Coast Guard Academy football team, Coach C.C. Grant. Entering his sixth season with the Bears, Coach Grant brings nearly three decades of experience developing disciplined, mission-ready competitors. From leading a baseball program to 184 wins and an ECAC Championship appearance, to recruiting top-tier football talent, his track record speaks for itself. A...
- Mar 20, 202620 min
TRACEN Yorktown's BM A-School
This episode takes us to Training Center Yorktown, where Coast Guard Boatswain’s Mates are forged through 14 weeks of hands-on training in seamanship, navigation, and small boat operations. Set near the historic grounds of Yorktown, where a decisive American Revolution victory helped shape the nation, today’s mission continues a legacy of readiness and service. We sit down with BMCM Joey Bucciero, the Boatswain’s Mate “A” School Chief, to talk leadership, standards, and the responsibility of ...
- Feb 20, 202619 min
Boat Forces Goes to Harvard
Operational demands don’t pause, and neither does the responsibility to lead when conditions shift without warning. This episode features Mr. Eric McNulty, Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University and co-author of You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most. His work draws from major crises to explain how leaders think, decide, and act when stakes are highest. The conversation explores meta-leadership, decision-making unde...
- Feb 13, 202622 min
Puddle Pirate (Actual)
What started as Coast Guard ribbing, “puddle pirates,” the tongue-in-cheek nickname for near-shore ops, became something else entirely. Puddle Pirate Gear celebrates that spirit with quality tees, hoodies, and accessories that honor Coast Guard legacy, resilience, and pride while poking fun at itself. Join us as we talk to the person behind the helm about building a brand that ships Coast Guard culture beyond the pier and how he is giving back to the Service. Have a browse: 🔗 PuddlePira...
- Nov 5, 202521 min
Season 1 Finale w/CAPT McCarthy & New OBF Crew
In the Season 1 finale, we welcome the newest members of the Office of Boat Forces team: YN1 Katie Mayer and LTJG Tommy Vroman. We learn who they are, where they’ve been, and what drives their commitment to the fleet. Then we sit down with CG-731 Actual, CAPT Michael McCarthy, for a high-level look at his path to the Boat Forces helm and his perspective on the mission ahead. He offers a preview of themes, priorities, and conversations coming in Season 2, setting the stage for a deeper look in...
- Oct 29, 202540 min
So, You Wanna Buy a Boat
Ever hear a BM say, “Why don’t we just use this boat I found online?” Turns out, there’s a bit more to it. In this episode, Lieutenant Kevin Flood from the Office of Boat Forces, Platform Management (2-Side) walks us through what really happens before a new Coast Guard platform ever hits the water. From identifying operational needs to testing designs, vetting performance, and navigating the maze of federal acquisition rules, he breaks down how each hull, bolt, and widget earns its place in t...
- Oct 22, 202542 min
Big River ATON - Heartland District
We sit down with BMCM Kraig McCellan and BMCM Thomas Hines, OICs of the Coast Guard construction tenders Cheyenne and Gasconade, based in St. Louis. Their stories bring to life the critical but often unsung role these river-borne platforms play in sustaining our nation’s infrastructure and economy. Inland waterways carry hundreds of millions of tons of cargo annually, alleviating congestion on highways and reinforcing supply chain resilience. Maintaining safety and reliability on these waterw...
- Oct 15, 202529 min
A Warrant-ed Conversation
When two of the Coast Guard’s Specialty Force Managers sit down together, you know you’re in for more than just policy talk. In this episode, CWO Robert Birdwell and CWO Robert Devoy take us inside the world of warrant officers where experience meets leadership, and every decision can ripple through the fleet. From sea stories that sparked their call to the warrant ranks to candid insights on shaping the future of Boat Forces, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really means t...
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About Radio Boat Forces
Radio Boat Forces offers essential discussions on maritime operations, professional development, open-source policy updates, and field insights from around the country. All views expressed are solely those of the hosts/guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Coast Guard. Nevertheless, Radio Boat Forces provides exclusive content with leading experts, offering operational and leadership insights, as well as special guest interviews addressing mission-critical topics such as search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, aids to navigation, and other Coast Guard mission areas. Whether you serve in the Coast Guard, a maritime partner agency, or consider yourself a military or maritime enthusiast, Radio Boat Forces delivers practical knowledge, historical insights, and other engaging content with a touch of light-hearted fun along the way.
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