The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche returned to its Base Alameda home port on Oct. 10 after a 105-day Arctic deployment that spanned more than 21,000 nautical miles.
“This deployment was a resounding success, proving the concept of expeditionary logistics in the Northern Frontier and solidifying our partnerships with the Joint Force and key allies,” U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Tyson Scofield, Waesche’s commanding officer, said. “The underway replenishment with Asterix and the successful barge fueling in Kotzebue represent a significant leap forward in our ability to sustain operations in the Arctic. Our integration with the Royal Canadian Navy, ALCOM, and NORTHCOM highlights the importance of peace through strength to maintain an Arctic free of adversarial coercion.”
During its deployment, the crew integrated operations with U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and U.S. Alaska Command (ALCOM) to conduct national defense operations and enforce maritime laws. It also briefly participated in Operation Frontier Sentinel that responds to adversaries operating in and around Alaskan and U.S. Arctic waters.
During NORTHCOM’s Exercise Arctic Edge 2025, Waesche served as a Forward Afloat Staging Base. The exercise shows how the Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team West, U.S. Navy SEALs, and the Alaska Air National Guard can respond rapidly to domestic threats.