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Press Release | Aug. 1, 2025

Media Availability: Coast Guard Cutter Storis to provide media ride-along in Juneau, Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — The media is invited to ride aboard USCGC Storis (WAGB-21) on August 9 during its scheduled transit from Auke Bay to the cruise ship terminal area in downtown Juneau. 

WHO: Spokespersons Capt. Corey M. Kerns, the commanding officer of the Storis, and other cutter crew members. 
WHAT: Five-hour ride-along aboard the Storis, the first icebreaker to join the fleet in 25 years. 
WHEN: Saturday, August 9, 9:00 a.m. 
WHERE: Auke Bay to Juneau cruise ship terminal area. 

Media will be provided opportunities to collect imagery and conduct interviews with Capt. Kerns and other crewmembers. 

Media interested in attending the ride along must RSVP with Chief Petty Officer Travis Magee at (907) 209-9960 by Wednesday, August 6 at 1 p.m. 

Attending media must be ready to board August 9, no later than 9:00 a.m.  

 

Editor’s Note: Correction of available crew members.

 

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