U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star Celebrates 50 Years, Begins Operation Deep Freeze 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) began icebreaking operations in the Southern Ocean in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2026 and marked its 50th year of commissioned service Saturday by freeing and escorting a cruise ship trapped in pack ice.

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