David Boyd is a longtime contributor to Proceedings and a retired Coast Guard officer. He is a doctoral candidate.

Articles by David Boyd

Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard in Review

By Joe DiRenzo and David Boyd
March 2023
With new leadership came a new vision, a new strategy, and a sense of excitement. Admiral Fagan released Commandant’s Intent 2022, noting, “Tomorrow looks different. So will we."
crew members from the USCGC Maple (WLB-207)

U.S. Coast Guard in Review

By Joe DiRenzo and David Boyd
March 2022
In 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard continued the significant operational tempo it has seen over the past few years, both within the United States and overseas.
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U.S. Coast Guard in Review

By Joe DiRenzo and David Boyd
May 2021
A record hurricane season, renewed focus on the Arctic and counternarcotics, vessel construction, even greater emphasis on professional development, COVID-19, and a continued focus on diversity efforts.
In 2019, the Coast Guard met a number of challenges and continued to respond where and when needed. As Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz noted, “We’re a modestly funded organization, and we do good things with those dollars.”

U.S. Coast Guard in Review

By Joe DiRenzo and David Boyd
May 2020
The Coast Guard faced a number of significant events in 2019—from a 35-day government shutdown to interdicting semisubmersibles to Hurricane Dorian.