U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Presence Goes Up in Smoke As Icebreaker Healy Suffers

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Opinion: Will the new U.S. defense strategy for the Arctic break the...

The updated U.S. DoD Arctic strategy reflects an evolution in thinking about security in the far north where the U.S., unlike in the Cold War, now simultaneously faces pressures on its doorstep from a “hot” belligerent neighbor – Russia – and a powerful competitor – China. Whatever Arctic bubble there once was, has burst, and U.S. national and regional interests in a secure, prosperous, sustainable, and peaceful Arctic demand commitment to sustained investments in the necessary infrastructure, capabilities, and capacities suited to meet the unique needs of the Arctic.

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Coast Guard Icebreaker 'Healy' Set to Redeploy to Arctic Following Repairs

According to communication by the USCG Pacific Area Cutter Forces initial repairs have been completed and Healy will “redeploy to the U.S. Arctic region” on or around October 1.

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From that article it seems the Healy has made it’s last Artic voyage…

I’m glad I was wrong & the USCG got her back underway even if it’s just in 70% first year ice. Just showing up, making a presence in the area until a newer uscg icebreaker is online means something imo.