More US Military Power Needed in Antarctic to Deter Malign Activity, General Says
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The Arctic convoys would play an important role, especially in the critical months between July and December 1941.
As Russia, China Encroach, Airmen Work to Expand Comms Network in Antarctica
In freezing conditions on the southernmost continent, four airmen had one mission: Create an expanded communications network.
NY Air National Guard Unit Begins Annual South Pole Mission
Some 500 airmen of the 109th Airlift Wing will take part in Operation Deep Freeze.
Icebreaker Steams from Pearl Harbor to Antarctica on Resupply Mission
The Polar Star departed last week from Pearl Harbor for Antarctica to resupply scientists stationed there.
Deep Freeze: The Air Force's Vital Mission in Antarctica
The weather conditions are treacherous. But that's to be expected for the Operation Deep Freeze mission in Antarctica.
NY-based Air Guard Unit Rescues Buzz Aldrin from South Pole
The military air crew that evacuated former astronaut Buzz Aldrin from the South Pole is a New York-based National Guard unit...
Ice-busting Ship Preps for Trip Amid Push to Replace Fleet
The only U.S. ship capable of breaking through Antarctica's thick ice is getting scrubbed down, fixed up and loaded with good...
Last of NY Air Guard Unit Deployed to South Pole Returns Home
The last 19 members of a New York Air National Guard unit supporting scientific research in Antarctica have returned home.
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