The United States Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) returned to its home port in Seattle on Sunday after completing a 129-day deployment to the Arctic, marking the completion of its annual patrol in the polar region.
During the mission, Healy, one of only three operational US Coast Guard polar icebreakers, covered more than 20,000 miles while supporting Operation Arctic West Summer and Operation Frontier Sentinel.
According to the Coast Guard, Healy’s ability to operate in extreme and ice-covered environments enabled it to carry out high-priority missions in one of the world’s most remote regions.
The cutter’s commanding officer, Captain Kristen Serumgard, said in a statement that the crew’s adaptability, dedication, and resilience helped them complete the extensive mission in challenging Arctic conditions.
As part of Operation Frontier Sentinel, Healy monitored and questioned three foreign research vessels operating in ice-covered areas of the US Extended Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone to protect the
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