This Day in Alaskan History-June 19th, 1918
Ice experts aid U.S. military in Arctic Ocean exercise
Camping on an Arctic Ocean ice floe can be risky. Choosing a safe spot is critical in a setting where the surface can crack open. Preparing for two Navy attack submarines longer than a football field to pop up through the sea ice adds to the challenge. That essential job — finding a good spot […]
This Day in Alaska History-February 16th, 1851
Coast Guard, Navy conduct pollution response exercises near Seward
JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard conducted joint pollution response exercises with the U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving near Seward, Aug. 30. Involved in the exercise evolutions were: Coast Guard Cutter Cypress (WLB 210) Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving Coast Guard Sector Anchorage Coast Guard District 17 Response Advisory Team Together, […]