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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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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

Passengers traveling with the United States Antarctic Program exit a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, 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

Aerial footage from the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, of the Antarctic landscape during a flight from Christchurch, New Zealand to Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. According to the National Science Foundation Antarctica's area of 5.4 million square miles makes it 1.5 times the size of the conterminous United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

The International Antarctic Center is located feet from Christchurch International Airport, and the United States Antarctic Program hangar and launch point at Christchurch, New Zealand, Oct. 15, 2024. The IAC provides key resources and information for departing 62d Airlift Wing and 446th AW crew, National Science Foundation employees and all others being airlifted down to Antarctica. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Antarctic Airlift: Christchurch Gateway to Antarctica

The United States Antarctic Program hangar is a primary staging and storage location for the National Science Foundation and connects to the opposite side of the flightline for easy loading and transport at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, Oct. 15, 2024. The U.S. NSF is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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304TH EAS Change of Command: On Ice

U.S. Air Force Col. John Berger, deputy commander of the 62d Airlift Wing, walks towards a C-17 Globemaster III during an Operation Deep Freeze mission from Christchurch New Zealand to Antarctica Oct. 20, 2024. ODF is a joint service, inter-agency support for the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program. Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica provides Department of Defense support to the NSF and the USAP through ODF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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304TH EAS Change of Command: On Ice

U.S. Air Force Col. John Berger, deputy commander of the 62d Airlift Wing, left, Lt. Col. Matthew McNulty, 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron outgoing commander, middle, and Lt. Col. Jack Smith, 304th EAS incoming commander, stand beside the Phoenix Airfield sign, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The 304th EAS is the only C-17 unit to operate out of Antarctica. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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304TH EAS Change of Command: On Ice

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Ford, deputy commander of Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica, left, and Lt. Col. Jack Smith, incoming commander of 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, assumes command during the 304th EAS Change of Command Ceremony, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. Change of command ceremonies are deeply rooted in military history and date back to the 18th century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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304TH EAS Change of Command: On Ice

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jack Smith incoming commander of the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron receives the guidon from Col. Christopher Ford, deputy commander Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica. during the 304th EAS Change of Command Ceremony, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. Change of command ceremonies are deeply rooted in military history and date back to the 18th century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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304TH EAS Change of Command: On Ice

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew McNulty, 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron outgoing commander, right, returns the guidon to Col. Christopher Ford, deputy commander of Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica during the 304th EAS Change of Command Ceremony, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. Change of Command ceremonies are deeply rooted in military history and date back to the 18th century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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304TH EAS Change of Command: On Ice

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jack Smith, incoming commander of the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, turns towards the back left of the cockpit during an Operation Deep Freeze sortie to Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. ODF is a joint service, inter-agency support for the National Science Foundation, which manages the United States Antarctic Program. Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica provides Department of Defense support to the NSF and the USAP through ODF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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304TH EAS Change of Command: On Ice

Aerial footage from the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III of the Antarctic landscape during a flight from Christchurch, New Zealand to Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. According to the National Science Foundation Antarctica's area of 5.4 million square miles makes it 1.5 times the size of the conterminous United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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304TH EAS Change of Command: On Ice

The United States flag and the McChord Field Operation Deep Freeze flag hang in the cargo bay of a C-17 Globemaster III during a flight from Christchurch, New Zealand to Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 20, 2024. The McChord Field Operation Deep Freeze flag hung during this flight was given to the outgoing commander as a memento for his final ODF flight after three years of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Members of the 86th the Aerial Port Squadron discuss a cargo move on Sept. 8, 2024, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The Rainer Wing team develops Mission Ready Airmen with training focused on a myriad of skills needed for operational mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Heather Clements)

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