The decision to build out an 11-ship fleet is a generational investment in American presence in the high latitudes, and Maine offers the Coast Guard an ideal Atlantic homeport from which to project that presence.
On the recordJuly 7, 2026
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Discussing the importance of the Arctic Security Cutters fleet.
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