U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Courtney Will, a damage controlman deployed aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star, is responsible for cutter maintenance and ensuring the safety equipment is working properly, Feb. 3, 2017. The Polar Star’s crew is responsible for providing a safe channel through the Antarctic ice for the resupply ships that visit the station. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer David Mosley)