Story by Josiah Moss, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia SANTA RITA, Guam — On March 6, 2024, a Navy MH-60S Knighthawk aircrew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) medevac a USCG member from the Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10), 100 nautical miles south of Guam. The medical evacuation was performed in a joint operation Leer másA Navy HSC-25 aircrew medevac a USCG member near Guam[…]
ALAMEDA — The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard crews conducted an Arctic search and rescue (SAR) exercise and professional exchange with members of the Canadian Rangers near Resolute Bay, in Nunavut, Canada, Sept. 6, 2021, during the Cutter Healy’s (WAGB 20) Northwest Passage transit. The search and rescue exercise enhanced interoperability and effectiveness of response Leer másCanadian and U.S. Coast Guard conduct Arctic SAR exercise[…]
SEATTLE — The 150-member crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star returned Wednesday to their homeport of Seattle following a 123-day deployment to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze. This mission marks the Polar Star’s 23rd journey to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze, an annual joint military service mission to Leer másCoast Guard, The US only heavy icebreaker returns home following 123-day Antarctic Treaty inspection and resupply mission[…]
