MV Green Wave arrives at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, on Feb. 14, 2012, carrying over 300 units of United States Antarctic Program cargo representing the program's annual food, parts and other supplies during Operation Deep Freeze, the DoD’s support activity to the National Science Foundation-managed USAP.

U.S. Air Force
by Maj. Jonathan Hannon
Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica

Following the redeployment of the last two C-17 Globemaster IIIs to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., the personnel participating in the 2011-2012 edition of Operation Deep Freeze can lay claim to yet another successful and history-making season.

ODF is the U.S. military’s support to science and research activities conducted by the U.S. Antarctic Program. ODF is a joint, inter-agency operation under the direction of the National Science Foundation and led by Lt Gen Ted Kresge, Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica commander.
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U.S. Air Force
by Sandra Pishner
446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing and active-duty Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing completed a record-setting season for Operation Deep Freeze.

As the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., aircrews and maintainers conducted 74 missions in support of ODF, six more than any previous season. Squadron members also donated a record $10,000 to charities in Christchurch, New Zealand, where they stage ODF C-17 Globemaster III missions.

Operation Deep Freeze is a joint service, inter-agency activity that supports the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program. Airlift support began Aug. 20, 2011, and ended with the return of the Airmen in early March.
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I just thought this was a neat pic. No terrorists here, just Coasties and Mr. Happy Feet.

A curious penguin comes by to investigate the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Sea as the ship takes a break from its ice-breaking duties. The Polar Sea is in Antarctica as part of the Air Force-led Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica, Operation Deep Freeze 2007, clearing a navigable channel for supply ships to get needed equipment and goods to scientists working in McMurdo, Antarctica. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Neff)