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USCGC Healy, NCGV Svalbard In Barents Sea October 2, 2023 September 27, 2023 - The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) and the Norwegian Coast Guard Vessel Svalbard sail in formation while en route to conduct joint exercises in northern Norway in the ice coated Barents Sea. The Healy deployment to the Arctic Ocean represents a deepening of our cooperation and strengthens the defense of the Baltic and Nordic regions. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy is the United States' largest and most technologically advanced icebreaker that is designed to break 4 1/2 feet of ice continuously at three knots and can operate in temperatures as low as -50 degrees F. It can conduct a wide range of research activities ... substantially enhancing the United States Arctic research capability. Image created by USA Patriotism! from Norwegian Coast Guard courtesy photo. U.S. Coast Guard Gifts | U.S. Coast Guard | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |