U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Josh Tangermann, a boatswains mate, hoists the speed pennant as the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) gets underway from Base Seattle, Nov. 15, 2023. The Polar Star is headed to Antarctica as part of Operation Deep Freeze, a vitally important mission for the U.S. to maintain its presence in Antarctica and protect uninhibited international access to the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Graves)