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Senator Dan Sullivan, who represents Alaska in the U.S. Senate, has recently highlighted several issues and developments concerning his state through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter).

On August 12, 2025, Sullivan addressed concerns about flooding in Juneau, stating: "Having just been in Juneau two days ago, witnessing the threat of another flood, I’ve asked the newly confirmed Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle for a focus on Juneau in its time of need, and for a commitment to a long-term engineering solution." The senator’s remarks come amid ongoing challenges with flooding in Southeast Alaska.

Later that same day, Sullivan commented on the arrival of an icebreaker in Alaska. He wrote: "At long last, an icebreaker home-ported in Alaska—where the ice is, where the Arctic is! The arrival of the USCGC Storis in Juneau marks an investment in real capability & presence in a region that defines the next chapter of global security, commerce & great power competition." The basing of an icebreaker such as USCGC Storis underscores efforts to bolster American presence and infrastructure in Arctic waters.

On August 15, 2025, Sullivan discussed international diplomacy and military readiness. He stated: "Alaska is an ideal location for the Trump-Putin summit. Our state exudes all aspects of American strength— incredible military might, world-class energy reserves & our wealth of allies, many of whom are taking part in the major Arctic Edge military exercises this month in Alaska." His comments reflect both Alaska's strategic significance and its role as host to large-scale joint military exercises.

Flooding remains a persistent issue for communities like Juneau due to glacial outburst floods and climate-related changes impacting water systems. The deployment of additional federal resources and engineering support has been seen as necessary by local officials. Meanwhile, stationing an icebreaker within Alaska addresses longstanding calls from policymakers for greater operational capacity given increasing maritime activity and geopolitical interest in the Arctic region. Large-scale exercises such as Arctic Edge involve U.S. forces and allied militaries training together to improve readiness for operations under extreme conditions typical to northern latitudes.