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PACAF Immersed into DoD Antarctic Mission Support

Beryl Oxspring, clothing distribution center coordinator, explains the specialized clothing used in Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica operations to Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, at the U.S. Antarctic Program facility in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 18, 2025. Schneider visited to gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. Air Force’s resourcing needs for ongoing operations in the region, including airlift, sealift, and logistics support. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
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PACAF Immersed into DoD Antarctic Mission Support

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Jack Shea, 139th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron LC-130 crew chief, at the U.S. Antarctic Program hangar in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 18, 2025. Schneider's visit focused on enhancing understanding of Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica operations, including aeromedical evacuation support and search and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
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PACAF Immersed into DoD Antarctic Mission Support

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, pose for a photo with members of the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at the U.S. Antarctic Program hangar in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 18, 2025. The command team visited to learn more about the squadron's mission in support of Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica operations. (U.S. Air Force Curtesy Asset)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star conducts Operation Deep Freeze mission, arrived at McMurdo Station

Several McMurdites pull in a heaving line attached to a mooring line from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, Jan. 16, 2024. Polar Star is enroute to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze, a joint service, interagency support operation for the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Graves)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star conducts Operation Deep Freeze mission, arrived at McMurdo Station

Crewmembers from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) handle a mooring line during a mooring evolution in McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Jan. 16, 2024. Polar Star is enroute to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze, a joint service, interagency support operation for the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Graves)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star conducts Operation Deep Freeze mission, arrived at McMurdo Station

A group of seals are seen on the fast ice in front of McMurdo Station from the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, Jan. 5, 2024. The U.S. military's support of U.S. Antarctic research began in 1955. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command continues to lead the Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica team in providing logistic support for the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Graves)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star conducts Operation Deep Freeze mission, arrived at McMurdo Station

The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) is seen moored up to the ice pier at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Jan. 17, 2024. Operation Deep Freeze is one of many operations in the Indo-Pacific in which the U.S. military promotes security and stability across the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Graves)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star conducts Operation Deep Freeze mission, arrived at McMurdo Station

An Orca breaches a hole in a channel made by the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica Jan. 11, 2024. Polar Star is enroute to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze, a joint service, interagency support operation for the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Graves)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star conducts Operation Deep Freeze mission, arrived at McMurdo Station

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Tangermann, a boatswain’s mate, fires a line gun during a mooring evolution on the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) in McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Jan. 16, 2024. Operation Deep Freeze is one of many operations in the Indo-Pacific in which the U.S. military promotes security and stability across the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Graves)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star conducts Operation Deep Freeze mission, arrived at McMurdo Station

Crewmembers from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) signal to a National Science Foundation helicopter air crew after they deliver parts to the cutter in McMurdo Sound, Jan. 12, 2024. Polar Star is enroute to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze, a joint service, interagency support operation for the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Graves)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star conducts Operation Deep Freeze mission, arrived at McMurdo Station

A National Science Foundation helicopter air crew departs from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) after dropping off parts to the cutter, Jan. 9, 2024. Polar Star is enroute to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze, a joint service, interagency support operation for the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Graves)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star departs Seattle to begin Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star's (WAGB 10) crew members deck department pose for a photo as the cutter begins to get underway from Base Seattle, Nov. 15, 2023. The crew is scheduled to deploy for several months in support of Operation Deep Freeze, a mission that enables the delivery of critical supplies to sustain the U.S. Antarctic Program’s year-round operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star departs Seattle to begin Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) transits across Elliott Bay after departing Base Seattle on Nov. 15, 2023. The crew are scheduled to assist with icebreaking operations near Antarctica in the coming months in support of Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star departs Seattle to begin Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica

Crew members from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) get ready to board the vessel before it departs Base Seattle on Nov. 15, 2023. The crew is scheduled to deploy for several months in support of Operation Deep Freeze, a mission that enables the delivery of critical supplies to sustain the U.S. Antarctic Program’s year-round operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star departs Seattle to begin Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica

Family members wave to the crew aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) as the vessel begins to push away from the pier at Base Seattle on Nov. 15, 2023. The crew of the Polar Star are beginning their voyage to Antarctica in support Operation Deep Freeze, the annual joint military mission to resupply the United States Antarctic stations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star departs Seattle to begin Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) begins to push away from the pier at Base Seattle as the crew departs on Nov. 15, 2023. The Polar Star is the Nation’s only operational heavy polar icebreaker and the only asset capable of providing access to both Polar Regions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Chris Butters)
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star departs Seattle to begin Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica

An electrical shore-tie is disconnected from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) as crew members make final preparations to get the vessel underway from Base Seattle on Nov. 15, 2023. The Polar Star is a 399-foot heavy icebreaker that was commissioned in 1976. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)
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LC-130 Hercules heads home to New York Guard base

An LC-130 Hercules sits on the flightline at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The crew was supporting Operation DEEP FREEZE. The LC-130 four-engine turboprop transport aircraft is the backbone of U.S. Transportation within Antarctica and also provides air service between McMurdo Station, Antarctica and New Zealand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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LC-130 Hercules heads home to New York Guard base

An Airman assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, Stratton Air National Guard Base, New York, performs pre-flight inspections on an LC-130 Hercules on the flightline at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 7, 2020. The crew was supporting Operation DEEP FREEZE. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command assumed logistical support for the U.S. Antarctic Program from U.S. Transportation Command on March 1, 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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LC-130 Hercules heads home to New York Guard base

An Airman assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, Stratton Air National Guard Base, New York, performs pre-flight inspections on an LC-130 Hercules on the flightline at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 7, 2020. The crew was supporting Operation DEEP FREEZE. Due to Antarctica’s austere environment, Operation DEEP FREEZE is one of the most difficult peacetime missions the U.S military conducts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)
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