U.S. Coast Guard @USCG - The Coast Guard had seats on the program at the Arctic Security Conference in Oslo last week — and one of them was the chair's. Anthony Russell, director of the Center for Arctic Study and Policy at the Coast Guard Academy, chaired a panel on what an ice-free Arctic Ocean in 2050 would mean for those who work in it. Rear Adm. Bob Little, Arctic District commander, joined Arctic experts, defense officials, and military counterparts from Norway, Finland, the United Kingdom, Canada, and NATO Maritime Command on maritime security threats in the region. Capt. Joel Coito, chief of the U.S. Coast Guard Polar Coordination Office championed Service equities. Roughly 30 speakers, five panels, one subject: what the maritime Arctic is becoming and who is prepared to operate there. Readiness in the Arctic is built years before it is tested — in forums like this one, and at sea. @USCGArctic #ASC26 #ArcticWeek https://x.com/USCG/status/2107878586963144750