U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Storis (WAGB 21), Fir (WLB 213) and Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Max Bernays (AOPV 432) sail alongside each other during a combined sail in support of Operation TUNDRA MERLIN in the Bering Sea, July 21, 2026. The combined sail reinforces the enduring maritime partnership between the United States and Canada while enhancing interoperability and regional security in the Arctic. The bilateral maritime maneuvers advanced the strategic objectives of OTM by aligning defense postures in the critical Arctic gateway. This cooperative sail cultivated a highly integrated warfighting team, ensuring that both nations remain prepared to respond rapidly to any threat to homeland sovereignty. (Courtesy photo)
| Date Taken: | 07.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.31.2026 16:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9843470 |
| VIRIN: | 260721-F-D0506-1002 |
| Resolution: | 9248x6944 |
| Size: | 14.71 MB |
| Location: | ALASKA, US |
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