“This decision could further set back our nation’s ability to provide persistent presence in the Arctic for years,” Sen. Dan Sullivan said in a statement.
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Sullivan still seeking a ‘bridge’ ship to fill the icebreaker gap
The Coast Guard’s first heavy icebreaker in nearly 50 years is due in 2025. U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says the country can’t wait that long.