U.S. Coast Guard’s newest polar icebreaker returns to Seattle following 36-day deployment to Bering Sea
USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) crewmembers conduct a gunnery exercise to maintain qualification and prepare for this summer’s deployment while patrolling the Gulf of Alaska, May 8, 2026. By honing marksmanship and weapons system proficiency, the crew reinforced the Coast Guard’s role as an armed service capable of defending national security interests and responding to emerging maritime threats. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Michael Underwood.