Arctic nations align

Coast Guard COmmandant Adm. Paul Zukunft (right) and the heads of seven other Arctic nations' coast guards sign a joint statement that establishes the frameworks that detail the development of a multi-year strategic plan, avenues to share information, highlight best practices, identify training exercises, and on-the-water combined operations to achieve safe, secure and environmentally-responsible maritime activity in the Arctic in Faneuil Hall in Boston, June 10, 2016. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley.

Coast Guard COmmandant Adm. Paul Zukunft (right) and the heads of seven other Arctic nations’ coast guards sign a joint statement that establishes the frameworks that detail the development of a multi-year strategic plan, avenues to share information, highlight best practices, identify training exercises, and on-the-water combined operations to achieve safe, secure and environmentally-responsible maritime activity in the Arctic in Faneuil Hall in Boston, June 10, 2016. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley.