Posted: August 3, 2020

Photos: SLNC Magothy serves in Pacer Goose 2020


The SLNC Magothy approaches Thule Air Base in Greenland while serving in Pacer Goose 2020, the annual resupply mission for the Air Force's largest overseas and the United States' northernmost military installation. Photos courtesy of Captain Eric Swanson

Members of American Maritime Officers working aboard the SLNC Magothy in July during Pacer Goose 2020 included Third Mate Chris Cudney, Second Mate Tom Sherrier, Third Assistant Engineer Brian Lavelle, Captain Eric Swanson, Chief Engineer James Brown and Chief Mate Lou Hartmann.

The crew of the SLNC Magothy with the ice pilots, here at Thule Air Base - the Magothy is operated under Military Sealift Command charter by Argent Marine Operations and is manned in all licensed positions by AMO and in all unlicensed positions by the Seafarers International Union.

The SLNC Magothy discharges cargo at Thule Air Base.

Captain Eric Swanson (center) greets Commanding Officer of the 821st Air Base Group Col. David Hanson and Military Sealift Command Marine Cargo Specialist Isai Vazquez.