NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
USCG Base Kodiak is the largest U.S. Coast Guard base in the world
WASHINGTON -On Tuesday, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullintoured U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Base Kodiak in Kodiak, Alaska.He was joined in his tour of the base by Admiral Kevin Lunday, Commandant of the Coast Guard, andSenatorDan Sullivanof Alaska.
"It was an honorto be at AirStationKodiak and meet many of the men and women of the Arctic District. The Arctic is a crucial region for securing our Homeland, andsoon this base willsee an influx of resources, including an Arctic Security Cutter,that will further protect our interestsin thi...