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    USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) [Image 1 of 8]

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    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel, painted in the distinctive red and white icebreaker livery, navigates open blue water at the edge of a large ice shelf or sea ice formation. Snow-covered mountains are visible in the background under a pale blue sky. The scene strongly suggests a polar or sub-polar environment, likely the Arctic or Antarctic region.

    MCMURDO, ANTARCTICA

    01.29.2023

    Photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer RJ Stratchko 

    Pacific Air Forces

    230128-N-NX070-1004
    The heavy ice breaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) keeps shipping channels open approaching McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Joint Task Force–Support Forces Antarctica (JTF–SFA), oversees the activities of the joint services and provides Department of Defense support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and United States Antarctic Program (USAP) through Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist RJ Stratchko/Released)

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    Date Taken: 01.29.2023
    Date Posted: 02.02.2023 15:35
    Photo ID: 7611053
    VIRIN: 230128-N-NX070-1004
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 3.58 MB
    Location: MCMURDO, AQ
    Web Views: 85
    Downloads: 12

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    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel, painted in the distinctive red and white icebreaker livery, navigates open blue water at the edge of a large ice shelf or sea ice formation. Snow-covered mountains are visible in the background under a pale blue sky. The scene strongly suggests a polar or sub-polar environment, likely the Arctic or Antarctic region.
    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel with hull number 10 is navigating open blue water adjacent to a large ice shelf or ice sheet. The ship features the distinctive red hull and white superstructure typical of USCG icebreaker vessels. The setting appears to be a polar or sub-polar region based on the presence of sea ice in the background.
    A large four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, is photographed in flight against a clear light blue sky. The aircraft is painted white/light gray with distinctive red-tipped wing markings, suggesting a Coast Guard or special mission configuration. Vapor trails or condensation streaks are visible trailing behind the aircraft.
    A bottom-up view of a white and orange US Air Force multi-engine turboprop aircraft in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft is photographed from directly below, revealing its underside markings, four spinning propellers, and distinctive orange tail markings. The livery and configuration suggest this is likely a Lockheed C-130 Hercules or similar large military transport aircraft.
    A large four-engine turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules configuration, is taxiing or landing on a snow and ice runway in what appears to be a polar or arctic environment. The runway is marked with green and black flags/markers on both sides to delineate the landing strip on the featureless white terrain. All four propellers are visibly spinning, and snow/ice dust is being kicked up behind the aircraft.
    A U.S. Air Force LC-130 Hercules ski-equipped aircraft is operating on a snow/ice runway, likely in Antarctica or the Arctic. The aircraft features distinctive orange tail markings and ski landing gear, with all four turboprop engines running and kicking up snow dust. Green marker flags are visible on the right side, likely delineating the runway boundary.
    A U.S. Air Force LC-130 Hercules ski-equipped transport aircraft is shown on a snow and ice surface with all four turboprop engines running, as evidenced by the motion-blurred propellers. The aircraft bears the serial number 3903 and features the distinctive ski-wheel combination landing gear visible beneath the fuselage. Snow is being blown across the surface by propeller wash, suggesting the aircraft is preparing for takeoff or has recently landed in a polar environment.
    A large four-engine turboprop aircraft, consistent with a C-130 Hercules variant, is parked on a snow and ice surface in what appears to be a polar or Antarctic environment. Ground support vehicles and equipment surround the aircraft, which has its cargo ramp open, indicating active loading or unloading operations. The aircraft features an orange and red tail livery, suggesting affiliation with a polar research or support program.

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    Operation Deep Freeze
    USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10)
    Joint Task Force–Support Forces Antarctica (JTF–SFA)
    National Science Foundation (NSF)

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