JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter Storis, the service’s first new icebreaker in 25 years, Sunday.
WHO: Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
WHAT: Commissioning ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter Storis and a media availability with Adm. Kevin Lunday.
WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 10th, at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Peratrovich Plaza, 292 Marine Way, Juneau, Alaska and streamed online here.
Members of the media are requested to RSVP to the Coast Guard Arctic Public Affairs office by emailing uscgalaska@uscg.mil or calling (907) 723-5367 no later than Saturday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. to receive instructions for attendance and base access.
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