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Danish Helicopter Evacuates US Submarine Crew Member in Greenland

2/22/2026

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On February 21, 2026, Denmark's Joint Arctic Command evacuated a crew member from a United States submarine in Greenlandic waters seven nautical miles from Nuuk to receive urgent medical treatment.
The evacuation was conducted using a Danish Defence Seahawk helicopter.
The crew member was transferred to Greenlandic health authorities and the hospital in Nuuk for care.

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On February 21, 2026, Denmark's Joint Arctic Command evacuated a crew member from a United States submarine in Greenlandic waters seven nautical miles from Nuuk to receive urgent medical treatment.
The evacuation was conducted using a Danish Defence Seahawk helicopter.
The crew member was transferred to Greenlandic health authorities and the hospital in Nuuk for care.