U.S. Coast Guard Arctic

15/10/2026

Interagency coordination is essential to port security.

Protecting a port that handles 5.5 million tons of cargo and fuel annually can't be done alone.

During a recent multi-agency strike force operation at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, USCG Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic members worked alongside National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Transportation Security Administration - TSA partners to conduct cargo inspections, promote the safe and lawful movement of goods, and strengthen security across the maritime transportation system.

13/10/2026

Worst-case scenario.

A sinking boat.

A life raft taking on water.

A race against time in the rough, frigid waters of Southeast Alaska.

Against all odds, the man made it to shore and was later rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Sitka helicopter crew.

But his survival wasn’t just luck.

He shared his plans with people close to him, who alerted the Coast Guard when they thought something was wrong.

He also carried multiple types of survival gear. When one failed, he had backup options.

His preparation undoubtedly saved his life.

This rescue is a stark reminder to carry appropriate cold-water survival gear, keep safety equipment accessible, and file a float plan before heading out.

In Alaska’s unforgiving waters, preparation can make the difference between life and death.

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11/10/2026

Fair winds and following seas, USS Ted Stevens ! Thanks for visiting Juneau!

During the destroyer’s visit to Alaska’s capital, tactical boat crews from Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Teams and U.S. Coast Guard Station Juneau patrolled Gastineau Channel to safeguard the ship and protect the local harbor.

The USS Ted Stevens is the Navy’s newest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer and was recently commissioned in Whittier.

08/10/2026

04/10/2026

How did the Coast Guard rescue a man more than 1,000 miles from its nearest air station?

It took multiple aircraft, refueling stops and a mid-mission crew swap.

Here’s how it went down.

A container ship captain suffered a medical emergency offshore near Adak, Alaska, and needed to be evacuated for higher-level medical care.

But there was a challenge.

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak was more than 1,000 miles away.

That’s roughly the distance between Tampa Bay, Florida, and New York City!

To reach him, a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew flew west, making refueling stops in Dutch Harbor and Adak.

But a round-trip flight that long introduces another challenge: aircrew fatigue.

To mitigate this, the Coast Guard coordinated with the Alaska Air National Guard to provide

- An HC-130J Combat King II crew to transport a relief Coast Guard helicopter crew.

- Two pararescuemen from the 212th Rescue Squadron.

The crews met in Adak, swapped helicopter crews, and the Jayhawk continued toward the container ship.

The Coast Guard crew hoisted the patient from the vessel and transferred him to the Alaska Air National Guard HC-130J. The HC-130J then transported the patient back to Anchorage, where he could receive higher-level medical care.

Maximizing joint interoperability to save lives.

Great work by everyone involved.

Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command and 11th Air Force

29/09/2026

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, delivers a recap of the heightened campaign season for Operation TUNDRA MERLIN.

Throughout this heightened campaign season, Operation TUNDRA MERLIN integrated approximately 1,300 personnel from two nations and eight military services. The operational footprint featured 30 U.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft, eight U.S. and Canadian naval vessels, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), and an AN/TPQ-53 radar system.

We have the watch and we will defend.

29/09/2026

From sun up to sundown, our hardworking buoy tender crews like those aboard Coast Guard Cutter Cypress work tirelessly to keep our waterways safe and secure.

These dedicated teams maintain 1,350 navigational aids across 33,000 miles of rugged coastline to secure, control, and defend the Marine Transportation System. This vital network of ports and waterways drives 💵$5.4 trillion💵 in annual economic activity and directly supports our nation’s national security.

25/09/2026

Life on an Alaskan buoy tender like the Coast Guard Cutter Cypress is tough, cold, and demanding. But their work is essential.

Their grit and determination ensures the safety of mariners and facilitates the flow of vital resources to remote communities.

Recently, the Cypress teamed up with NOAA to reopen the vital Bechevin Bay by replacing 14 new buoys that were destroyed by heavy winter ice.

Thank you to all our hardworking Alaska buoy tender crews whose work secure the Marine Transportation System, a vital network of ports and waterways that drives $5.4 trillion in annual economic activity and directly supports our nation’s national security.

23/09/2026

Working buoys isn’t easy. But it’s vital.

Dedicated Alaskan buoy tender crews like those aboard Coast Guard Cutter Cypress, maintain 1,350 navigational aids across 33,000 miles of rugged coastline to secure, control, and defend the Marine Transportation System. This vital network of ports and waterways drives $5.4 trillion in annual economic activity and directly supports our nation’s national security.

22/09/2026

Two mariners are now safe and on dry land after their sailboat ran aground near Sitka, Alaska, over the weekend.

Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska watchstanders received a report via VHF Channel 16 at 9:47 p.m. Saturday that the sailing vessel Odyssey ran aground on the Peril Strait near Nismeni Cove with two people aboard.

Watchstanders issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and diverted Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159).

The cutter crew arrived on scene at 1:30 a.m. Sunday and determined that the grounded vessel was stable and its occupants had sufficient survival equipment.

Due to darkness, the cutter crew was unable to identify a clear approach to retrieve the survivors safely.

On Sunday morning, a small boat crew from the Cunningham transferred the two individuals to the cutter, which transported them to Sitka Sunday afternoon.

Great work to everyone involved, from the cutter crew to the diligent watchstanders at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska !