Cmdr. Curtis Gookin, executive officer aboard USCGC Storis (WAGB 21), oversees a passing exercise with USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751) in the Bering Sea while operating less than 1 nautical mile from the ice edge with less than 150 yards of visibility, April 14, 2026. Storis’ patrol focused on advancing operational readiness, strengthening interoperability with other military assets, and testing new concepts to support prolonged operations in one of the world’s most demanding and austere maritime environments. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Drusilla Corbett.