Coast Guard icebreaker returns home following Northwest Passage transit, oceanographic Arctic research missions, and circumnavigation of North America [Image 1 of 6]
Family and loved ones wave to welcome the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) as they return to homeport Saturday, Nov. 20, following a 22,000-mile, 133-day deployment circumnavigating North America. The crew provided U.S. surface presence in the Arctic and conducted scientific, oceanographic and military operations while underway. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark)