U.S. Coast Guard announces homeporting of the first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 04/16/2026 12:30 PM EDT

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U.S. Coast Guard announces homeporting of the first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska
04/16/2026 11:55 AM EDT

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced today that the first two Arctic Security Cutters will be homeported in the State of Alaska. Anticipating delivery of the first Arctic Security Cutters by the end of 2028, the Coast Guard has begun planning to ensure necessary infrastructure and support are in place to receive two icebreakers.