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US Coast Guard starts its seasonal Arctic operations from Kotzebue base

Operation Arctic Shield runs from mid-summer through October.

By Yereth Rosen July 5, 2021

The U.S. Coast Guard has opened its seasonal Arctic operating site in Kotzebue, Alaska, a key milestone kicking off the 2021 season of its Arctic Shield program.

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