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UPDATE: The downed helicopter from the crash at Read Island on Nov. 13 has been recovered. Read the full story here: https://t.co/hJczRBEQ1Z

RT @USCGAcademy: As the arctic heats up, so should our presence. 🌊🧊🛳 Dr. Abbie Tingstad at the Center for Arctic Study and Policy at the U…

RT @USCG: Have you ever wondered what it takes for a Coast Guard rescue swimmer to respond to a capsized boat incident? Check out the full…

The U.S. Coast Guard is assisting the @akstatetrooper in responding to a mudslide that occurred in Wrangell, Monday evening. Click the link below for the full story: https://t.co/DbgLCpcuXC

The Coast Guard will be participating in a virtual press conference at 2:30 pm alongside other agencies responding to the Wrangell landslide. Interested media can rsvp by emailing dps.pio@alaska.gov. Livestream available on @akstatetrooper’s Facebook page.

Two Coast Guard crew members have been released from the hospital, and the investigation into the cause of an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter air crew crash on Read Island continues, Wednesday morning. https://t.co/ogM3aY5voz https://t.co/xn2DIaY2J0

2)were listed in serious condition, while the other two members were listed in good condition with minor injuries. More information listed in our updated press release included. https://t.co/nl0o4h4aMq

1)Coast Guard crew members injured in the MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crash Monday night on Read Island continue to receive medical care, and the search and rescue case for fishing vessel Lydia Marie has been completed. The two Coast Guard members reported to have serious injuries..

2)along with a second air crew from Air Station Sitka responded and arrived on scene to provide medical care. The USCG will conduct an investigation into what caused the crash and will be forthcoming with information as it comes. A formal press release will follow this morning.

1)Late Monday night, a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter air crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka crashed on Read Island, Alaska, during an active search and rescue mission. All crew are alive and are being treated for injuries. Local government agencies from Petersburg..

During Native American Heritage Month (NAHM), please join us in honoring our Native American and Alaskan Native Coast Guard Heroes who served, are serving, or are part of the Coast Guard’s civilian workforce. https://t.co/k7E8WtL5HX

RT @USCGPACAREA: We are an Arctic nation! The @USCG has long supported joint Arctic ops & exercises & our presence in there enables to oper…