The Navy won't be doing much in the Arctic: https://www.militaryspot.com/news/u-s-needs-more-icebreakers-for-arctic https://www.militaryspot.com/news/u-s-needs-

The Navy won't be doing much in the Arctic: https://www.militaryspot.com/news/u-s-needs-more-icebreakers-for-arctic https://www.militaryspot.com/news/u-s-needs-more-icebreakers... At some point in a struggle for command (war), you need boots on the ground. Until then, yes, it will probably be all airbased.