A Coast Guard Auxiliarist aboard Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) waves to family and friends at the Base Seattle Pier, Nov. 16, 2022, as the ship's crew prepares to undergo its mission in support of Operation Deep Freeze. The crew will transit to Antarctica, and back, covering approximately 20,000 miles. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark)