U.S. Coast Guard Brings Water to Drought-Stricken Pacific Island
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 11, 2022
Oliver Berry offloads potable water to a tanker truck at the pier in Kiritimati, Republic of Kiribati (USCG)
The U.S. Coast Guard is investing in increased reach in the South Pacific, where it is often the most visible U.S. government presence in far-flung island nations. Its new fast response cutters - small but seaworthy long-range patrol vessels - have been a key asset for this effort, and . . .