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Coast Guard Touts Interdictions, Autonomy and Recruiting Gains; Senators Seek Metrics for Border and River Operations
Summary
Admiral Lundy told senators the Coast Guard interdicted more than 510,000 pounds of cocaine and saved over 5,000 lives in 2025, highlighted investments in autonomous systems and reported recruiting gains; senators pressed for measurable outcomes for River Wall operations and assurances non‑search-and‑rescue missions won’t be starved of assets.
Admiral Kevin Lundy used the hearing to describe recent mission outcomes and capability investments, and to stress the need to balance surge operations with other statutory missions. He told the committee the Coast Guard interdicted "over 510,000 pounds of cocaine" and saved "an additional 5,000 plus lives" in 2025, presenting those figures as examples of mission impact while implementing Force Design 2028.
Members pressed on border posture and Operation River Wall. Senator Cruz asked what clear, measurable outcomes the…
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