U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Stars hosts media day in Valparaiso, Chile
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Keith Ropella gives opening remarks to media aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) while moored in Valparaiso, Chile, March 21, 2023. The Polar Star and crew recently completed Operation Deep Freeze 2023 mission and made a port call in Valparaiso for international engagements and a logistics stop. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Charly Tautfest)