U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Jeff Rasnake, commanding officer of USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10), crosses the brow prior to departing for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, Seattle, Nov. 20, 2025. Every year, a joint and total force team works together to complete Operation Deep Freeze. Active, Guard, and Reserve service members from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy work together to forge a strong Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica (JTF-SFA) that continues the proud tradition of U.S. military support to the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bokum)