Great Lakes, USA – The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay continues to demonstrate why it has earned the nickname “The Workhorse of The Great Lakes.”

The cutter remains active in ice-breaking operations across the Great Lakes District, facing freezing spray, blowing ice, slick decks, overcast skies, and rapidly changing visibility.

Crews aboard the Bristol Bay show what it means to be “Always Ready” in any conditions, ensuring the safe movement of commerce and the delivery of essential goods during harsh winter weather.

These missions highlight the dedication and skill of the Coast Guard in keeping critical waterways open when conditions are most dangerous.

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