U.S. Coast Guard advances Arctic security with Kodiak and Seward homeports

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U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District
Contact: Arctic District Public Affairs
Office: (907) 463-2065
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06/11/2026 12:30 PM EDT

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced it would homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Kodiak, Alaska with a third Alaska Arctic Security Cutter homeported in Seward when the infrastructure is ready. This follows April’s announcement that the Service would homeport its first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska. With the first delivery expected in 2028, the Coast Guard is accelerating preparations to ensure each location is ready to support sustained Arctic operations including advancing critical infrastructure and housing required to support the trained and ready crews who will bring these cutters to life.