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    Nation's only heavy icebreaker returns from Antarctic mission [Image 6 of 6]

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    A crowd of people gathered at what appears to be a port or dock near a large vessel, likely for a homecoming or send-off event. A young child wearing a pink hooded jacket sits on an adult's shoulders, holding a small American flag and smiling. The scene suggests a military or Coast Guard-related gathering based on the vessel markings and Department of Homeland Security logo visible on yellow equipment.

    SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    03.11.2019

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross 

    U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

    A young girl amuses herself while her and her family wait for Chief Petty Officer Jason Billings on the pier at Coast Guard Base Seattle, March 11, 2019.

    They were waiting to greet Billings, who had just returned home from a 105-day deployment to Antarctica aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star.

    U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross.

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    Date Taken: 03.11.2019
    Date Posted: 03.11.2019 16:03
    Photo ID: 5168547
    VIRIN: 190311-G-LB229-0262
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 9 MB
    Location: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, US
    Web Views: 174
    Downloads: 5

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    A large red vessel named 'POLAR' with the number '10' on its hull is docked at a port facility. Multiple personnel are visible on the upper deck railing and lower deck areas, suggesting an arrival or departure event. A city skyline and crane are visible in the background.
    U.S. Coast Guard personnel are conducting dockside operations alongside a large red vessel, likely during a training or operational evolution. A crew member in a green hard hat and orange life vest is reaching up to engage or disengage a large yellow crane hook. Multiple personnel in various colored hard hats observe the operation from the dock.
    U.S. Coast Guard personnel are conducting a boarding or inspection operation alongside a large red vessel at a dock. Personnel on the pier are wearing orange life vests labeled 'U.S. COAST GUARD' and hard hats, while crew members are visible on the ship's deck above. A gangway/boarding stairs connects the dock to the vessel.
    U.S. Coast Guard personnel are conducting a boarding operation on a large red commercial vessel at a port facility. Multiple Coast Guard members in orange survival suits and blue/white helmets are visible both on the dock and aboard the ship. The operation appears to involve a coordinated team approach with personnel ascending a gangway and others positioned on multiple deck levels.
    Two people stand at what appears to be a port or dock area, with a handmade welcome sign in front of them. The sign reads 'We've Waited 107 days To HUG Our Hero SA Haskell,' indicating they are awaiting the return of a military service member or sailor. Shipping containers and maritime equipment are visible in the background.
    A crowd of people gathered at what appears to be a port or dock near a large vessel, likely for a homecoming or send-off event. A young child wearing a pink hooded jacket sits on an adult's shoulders, holding a small American flag and smiling. The scene suggests a military or Coast Guard-related gathering based on the vessel markings and Department of Homeland Security logo visible on yellow equipment.

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