U.S. Coast Guard Polar icebreakers hold media event

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

11.13.2025

Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter, Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler, Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk and Petty Officer 3rd Class Daylan Garlic-Jackson

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

Capt. Brain Krautler, Pacific Area's Chief of Operations, speaks about the mission and future for the Coast Guards polar icebreaking fleet, Seattle, Wash., Nov 13, 2025. The U.S. Coast Guard has been the sole operator and custodian of the nation's polar icebreaking capability since 1965, providing assured access in both Arctic and Antarctic regions. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Annika Hirschler)

• Date Taken: 11.13.2025
• Date Posted: 11.21.2025 15:40
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 986937
• VIRIN: 251113-G-AA112-1001
• Filename: DOD_111387540
• Length: 00:01:04
• Location: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, US