The crew of USCGC Escanaba (WMEC 907) returned home to Portsmouth on Sep. 7, 2021, following a historic 50-day patrol in support of Operation Nanook in the Arctic region and the Labrador Sea. Operation Nanook supports the Coast Guard Arctic strategy to develop international relations with like-minded Arctic states, enhance maritime domain awareness, and expand service capabilities within the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir)