KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159), the service’s newest Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Monday.
WHO: Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the Coast Guard; Lt. Frederick Scott, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham, Lt. j.g. Peter White, executive officer of Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham; cutter crew members.
WHAT: Commissioning ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham, the service’s newest FRC and second FRC to be homeported at Coast Guard Base Kodiak.
WHEN: Monday, August 11th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Coast Guard Base Kodiak fuel pier
Members of the media are requested to RSVP to the Coast Guard Arctic District Public Affairs office by emailing uscgalaska@uscg.mil or calling (907) 723-5367 no later than Friday, August 8th at 4:00 p.m. to receive instructions for attendance and base access.
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