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Airmen from the 446th Airlift Wing conducted wet wing defueling with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, delivered over 78,000 gallons of fuel using the new Tactical Aviation Ground Refueling System (TAGRS) on San Clemente Island, Calf. on Dec. 7, 2024, in support of exercise Steel Knight. Steel Knight is an annual joint exercise that increased interoperability among different Department of Defense branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michael Dobbs)

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446th Airlift Wing Leadership visits ODF

Col. Joseph Vanoni, 446th Airlift Wing commander, flies a C-17 Globemaster III to Antarctica as part of a visit to Operation Deep Freeze on Nov. 18, 2024. Operation Deep Freeze assists the National Science Foundation in its effort to explore and research the continent. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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446th Airlift Wing Leadership visits ODF

Chief Master Sgt. James Bolling, 446th Airlift Wing command chief, and Col. Joseph Vanoni, 446th AW commander, stand by a C-17 Globemaster III in Antarctica as part of a visit to Operation Deep Freeze on Nov. 13, 2024. Operation Deep Freeze is part of the U.S. Air Force mission to support the National Science Foundation. (U.S. Air Force courtsey photo)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch gateway to Antarctica

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prepares to land at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, to kick off a new rotation of Antarctic Airlift Missions going on from Christchurch, NZ, to Phoenix Air Field, Antarctica. As one of the world’s five Antarctic gateway cities, Christchurch is an official Antarctic hub and welcomes all national Antarctic programs to use Christchurch as their gateway to Antarctica. (Courtesy photo by Graham Fisher)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prepares to land at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, to kick off a new rotation of Antarctic airlift missions going on from Christchurch, NZ, to Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica. As one of the world’s five Antarctic gateway cities, Christchurch is an official Antarctic hub and welcomes all national Antarctic programs to use Christchurch as their gateway to Antarctica. (Courtesy photo by Graham Fisher)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prepares to land at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, to kick off a new rotation of Antarctic airlift missions going on from Christchurch, NZ, to Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica. As one of the world’s five Antarctic gateway cities, Christchurch is an official Antarctic hub and welcomes all national Antarctic programs to use Christchurch as their gateway to Antarctica. (Courtesy photo by Graham Fisher)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Aerial footage from the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III of the South Island landscape and shoreline, during a flight from Christchurch, New Zealand, to Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The South Island is divided by a backbone of mountains aptly called the Southern Alps, and has fjords, extensive southern beech forests, broad plains and golden sand beaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Passengers departing under the United States Antarctic Program settle into a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The U.S. National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military, and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Passengers departing under the United States Antarctic Program settle into a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The U.S. National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military, and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Passengers departing under the United States Antarctic Program step into a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The U.S. National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program and supports scientific research by overseeing a massive cooperative effort among researchers, the military, and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Lunch bags are set in position for incoming passengers outside a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The food provided is not only for the passengers but also for the crew and includes an evening meal for the five-hour flight back. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

A bus transports employees heading to McMurdo Station, Antarctica from the United States Antarctic Program Passenger Terminal to a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The USAP PAX assists in the processing and transportation of personnel from NZ to the Antarctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

A bus transports employees heading to McMurdo Station, Antarctica from the United States Antarctic Program Passenger Terminal to a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The USAP PAX assists in the processing and transportation of personnel from NZ to the Antarctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Lunch bags are set in position for incoming passengers outside a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2024. The food provided is not only for the passengers but also for the crew and includes an evening meal for the five-hour flight back. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prepares to take off from Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The 62d AW’s commitment to supporting the Antarctic airlift mission of Operation Deep Freeze spans an impressive 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing prepares to take off from Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The 62d AW’s commitment to supporting the Antarctic airlift mission of Operation Deep Freeze spans an impressive 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

U.S. Air Force Airmen, all loadmasters from Team McChord, lower a ramp down between the Antarctic ice and the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The Helo ramp used ensured a smooth offloading for the small helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

U.S. Air Force Airmen, all loadmasters from Team McChord, lower a ramp down between the Antarctic ice and the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The Helo ramp used ensured a smooth offloading for the small helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

U.S. Air Force Airman, all loadmasters with Team McChord, lower a ramp down between the Antarctic ice and the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The Helo ramp used ensured a smooth offloading for the small helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Wooden pallets are kept near the C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, during the offloading process after landing at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The wooden pallets provide a buffer between the ice and any metal equipment since the extreme cold has the potential to freeze metal onto the surface. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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