Secretary Mullin Visits Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Future Home to New Arctic Security Cutters
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 Mullin toured 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, and Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska.
“It was an honor to be at Air Station Kodiak and meet many of the men and women of the Arctic District. The Arctic is a crucial region for securing our Homeland, and soon this base will see an influx of resources, including an Arctic Security Cutter, that will further protect our interests in this region,” said Secretary Mullin. “Under President Trump’s leadership, the Coast Guard is receiving the recognition and support it has long deserved. Thanks to President Trump and his One Big Beautiful Bill, we have invested $25 billion into the Coast Guard– the largest single investment in its history. Today, the Coast Guard is stronger than it’s ever been.”
Secretary Mullin speaks to Coast Guard personnel at an all-hands meeting at USCG Air Station Kodiak
Secretary Mullin began his tour of the base by speaking to an all-hands meeting of approximately 300 Coast Guard personnel at Air Station Kodiak. At the all-hands meeting, Secretary Mullin recognized several USCG personnel who were nominated by their supervisors for demonstrating exceptional performance.
Secretary Mullin, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, and Commandant Lunday tour a pier at USCG Base Kodiak
Secretary Mullin and Commandant Lunday tour the new USCG Nemetz Housing in Kodiak
Secretary Mullin and Commandant Lunday then toured a pier, followed by a tour of the new USCG Nemetz Housing.
Secretary Mullin participates in a Coast Guard rescue swimmer demonstration
Secretary Mullin then concluded his visit with an aerial tour and a demonstration of a Coast Guard rescue swimmer operation.
Earlier this week, Secretary Mullin toured a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) cargo screening facility in Anchorage, Alaska, then met with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
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