A family member holds a farewell sign for the departure of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) at Coast Guard Base Seattle, Washington, Nov. 22, 2024 The crew of the Polar Star are beginning their voyage to Antarctica in support Operation Deep Freeze, the annual joint military mission to resupply the United States Antarctic stations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter)