On the recordJuly 7, 2026
Geography makes the case on its own. Maine is the closest point in the continental United States to the Arctic, giving an Atlantic-based cutter the shortest transit to its operating areas.
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Highlighting Maine's geographical advantages for the Coast Guard.
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