USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) holds ice liberty in McMurdo Sound during Operation Deep Freeze [Image 4 of 11]

ANTARCTICA

01.07.2025

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) enjoys ice liberty while the cutter sits hove-to in McMurdo Sound during Operation Deep Freeze, Jan. 7, 2025. Polar Star is conducting ice-breaking operations in Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze, a joint service, inter-agency support operation for the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Burgess)

• Date Taken: 01.07.2025
• Date Posted: 01.24.2025 18:41
• Photo ID: 8841934
• VIRIN: 250107-G-G0200-1004
• Resolution: 4608x3456
• Size: 9.02 MB
• Location: AQ