U.S. Coast Guard’s newest polar icebreaker returns to Seattle following 36-day deployment to Bering Sea
USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) and USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751) conduct a proof‑of‑concept fueling‑at‑sea evolution while moored in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, April 20, 2026. The successful evolution will enable Storis to stay on station longer and improve the U.S. presence in the Arctic. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.