The US Coast Guard In Alaska Saved 200 Lives Last Year: A Closer Look

A recent Instagram post by the US Coast Guard’s(USCG’s) Alaska branch reported that 200 lives were saved around Alaska’s coasts thanks to the unique capabilities of the US Coast Guard 17th District, which serves the United States’ northernmost state. Hence, it is a good time to look at just some of the US Coast Guard’s missions and the risks to its future.