U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Bob Pawloski, a crew member aboard USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) opens his stocking while transiting the Pacific Ocean during Operation Deep Freeze 2026, Dec. 25, 2025. The cutter deployed in support of 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 3rd Class Christopher Bokum)