A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat crew
based in Valdez, Alaska performs a simulated search of a
yacht suspected of picking up radiological materials from
the water in the Gulf of Valdez during the Arctic Eagle 18
exercise.
Arctic Eagle 18 is an Alaska statewide
exercise involving national, state and local agencies
designed to provide opportunities for participants to
conduct sustained operations in arctic conditions. The goals
of Arctic Eagle 18 are for participating forces to operate
in a joint, inter-agency, and intergovernmental and
multinational environment; assess ability to conduct
sustained operations in arctic conditions, and integrate new
and emerging capabilities.
U.S. Coast Guard video by Senior
Master Sgt. John Rohrer - February 2018 Edit by USA Patriotism!