U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area on Instagram: "U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Andrew Padilla, command master chief aboard USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10), discusses engineering responsibilities during Operation Deep Freeze 2026. Every year, a joint and total force team works together to ensure the success of Operation Deep Freeze operations. Active, guard, and reserve service members from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy work together to forge a strong Joint Task Force-Suppo

U.S. Coast Guard on Instagram: "Facilitating America’s commerce, even when the waterways freeze over. ❄️ Our cutters are on duty breaking ice and ensuring maritime traffic flows safely. Recently, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Mackinaw assisted a 650-foot vessel on Lake Michigan, while USCGC Mobile Bay is deployed to Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay to clear paths for trade. In the New England, Coast Guard icebreakers facilitated maritime commerce and energy security through Operation RENEW (Reliable