President Donald J. Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, August 15, 2025. This week, we explore why the world comes to the Arctic through: The Big Picture: A “Neighborly” Meeting in Alaska From the...
Bathymetric data of a volcano-like feature discovered by teams aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy on the continental slope along Northern Alaska. The feature rises from the seabed approximately 585 meters, residing approximately 1,600 meters below the surface at...
A civilian at Deadhorse Aviation Center East Hanger assists in pre-ICEX 2022 preparations in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, USA on February 23, 2022. This week, we explore the players and the game in the Arctic-Pacific through: The Big Picture: Arctic Pacific Comes into Focus...
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis transits Elliott Bay as it arrives at Coast Guard Base Seattle, July 11, 2025. Storis, temporarily homeported in Seattle, will support upcoming Arctic operations while the Coast Guard awaits delivery of its next generation of polar...
Arctic Security Update A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit takes off to support Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 2025. This week, we explore the Arctic’s role in air defense through: The Big Picture: 12-Day War Underscores Urgency of Arctic...
