Posted Friday, July 13, 2012 by PA1 Sara Francis
This week Deck Watch discussed the Coast Guard’s upcoming sustained operations in the Arctic with Capt. Greg Sanial, response chief Coast Guard District 17. Although aircrews are already on the ground in Barrow and the Coast Guard has been conducting outreach in the region since January, Operation Arctic Shield officially kicks off July 16 and runs through the fall.
This week Deck Watch discussed the Coast Guard’s upcoming sustained operations in the Arctic with Capt. Greg Sanial, response chief Coast Guard District 17. Although aircrews are already on the ground in Barrow and the Coast Guard has been conducting outreach in the region since January, Operation Arctic Shield officially kicks off July 16 and runs through the fall.