Dr. Joe DiRenzo III is a longtime contributor to Proceedings and a retired Coast Guard officer. He teaches at American Military University and Northcentral University.

Articles by Joe DiRenzo III

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.
NOAA

Braced for the Next Response

By Dr. Joe DiRenzo III and Vice Admiral James Hull, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)
August 2010
The Coast Guard's mission following the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico was monumental. What if it happens again?
U.S. Navy (Cassandra Thompson)

U.S. Coast Guard in Review

By Joe DiRenzo III and Chris Doane
May 2010
The past 12 months for the U.S. Coast Guard were marked by significant success and some tragedy. The year also demonstrated that the service has moved beyond merely fraying at ...
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The U.S. Coast Guard in Review

By Joe DiRenzo III and Chris Doane
May 2009
During the past 12 months the Coast Guard experienced substantial operational demands across its full range of missions even as it put the final touches on a modernization plan to ...
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The U.S. Coast Guard in Review

By Joe DiRenzo III and Chris Doane
May 2008
On 14 February 2008, standing before a packed audience at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen, entering his third year at the helm ...
U.S. Coast Guard during Hurricane Katrina

Katrina: What's Going Right

By Joseph DiRenzo III, Chris Doane, Jennifer Zeldis, John X. Carrier, and Frank Hoffman
October 2005
At press time, the Sea Services continued to respond to Hurricane Katrina's destruction-and a tough Army general named Russel Honore has assumed overall military command. Coast Guard helicopter and boat ...
U.S. NAVY (WILLIAM POLSON)

What Was the Coast Guard Doing in Iraq?

By Vice Admiral James Hull, Commander Cari Thomas, and Lieutenant Commander Joe DiRenzo III, USCG
August 2003
In spite of increasing responsibilities in homeland security, Coast Guard forces remain committed to and equipped to support expeditionary operations.