Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) departs Seattle
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 Coast Guard Base Seattle, Washington, Nov. 22, 2024. The crew of the Polar Star are beginning their voyage to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze, the annual joint military mission to resupply the United States Antarctic stations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter)