U.S. Coast Guard’s newest polar icebreaker returns to Seattle following 36-day deployment to Bering Sea
USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) sits hove to in the ice while conducting ice liberty for the crew in the Bering Sea, April 17, 2026. The patrol focused on advancing operational readiness, strengthening interoperability with other military assets, and testing new concepts to support prolonged operations in one of the world’s most demanding and austere maritime environments. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.