KODIAK, Alaska - Capt. Michael Inman, Coast Guard District 17 response chief, discusses the Arctic mission and emphasises the crew's importance to that mission following the presentation of the Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal to the entire ship's crew on board the Alex Haley at the Coast Guard pier in Kodiak Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The crew received the medal for serving more than 21 days above the Arctic Circle on their most recent patrol. They are the only medium endurance cutter in the fleet to have earned the medal. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis)
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