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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)

PHOTO BY: Lt. Chris Butters
VIRIN: 231115-G-SG988-9499.JPG
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AnafiUA

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24/10

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1/1900

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138

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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