Ross Sea, Antarctica. 12 January, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Polar Star crew members pose for a group photo, surrounded by ice, during ice liberty and a chance to stretch during Operation Deep Freeze 2026, January 12, 2026 in the Ross Sea, Antarctica. Operation Deep Freeze is an annual joint military operation in support of the United States Antarctic Program. Credit: PO2 Class Christopher Bokum/U.S. Coast Guard/Alamy Live News

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