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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)

PHOTO BY: Petty Officer 2nd Class Steven S
VIRIN: 231115-G-SG988-9036.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D780

LENS

VR 70-200mm f/2.8G

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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