Dan Webster: “Quality of life is a recruitment and retention issue. While it is incumbent on the Coast Guard to tell us what they…”

At the same time, our nation has two operational icebreakers, one of which is dedicated to the Service's Antarctic mission in support of the National Science Foundation and is operating well past its intended service life.

The United States has relied on the Coast Guard's persistent presence to demonstrate American sovereignty in the Arctic since the United States acquired Alaska in 1867.

I expect you and Admiral Allan to clearly articulate how you will acquire these vessels and what resources are required to carry out the Coast Guard's polar mission.

Thank you for your answer. I am hoping that there is also coming with that nine necessary vessels some sort of timeline.