Fireman Michael Knight looks at the ice floes in the Chukchi Sea as U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) transits north off the coast of Alaska, June 29, 2025. While the Arctic environment presents unique challenges and opportunities, the U.S. Coast Guard’s primary objective remains defending the homeland and assure the safe and free flow of commerce throughout the Marine Transportation System. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Steve Strohmaier)