An Air Station Kodiak rescue swimmer deployed to Forward Operating Location Kotzebue, Alaska, and two Coast Guard Cutter Healy crew members take gear to an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter onboard the cutter, July 28, 2017. Increased activity in the Polar Regions continues to grow, and the Coast Guard must be properly resourced with icebreaking assets to meet mission demand in these harsh environments. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Meredith Manning

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