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Helping to further science in Antarctica

National Science Foundation personnel exit a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, Oct. 1, 2012, at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Every year, Airmen from the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., deploy to transport cargo and personnel in support of the NSF and Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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A floating runway

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., is parked on the seasonal sea ice runway, Oct. 1, 2012, at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in support of Operation Deep Freeze. The runway, which is carved into a 100-inch layer of frozen sea water, is created because it is closer to the research center than other existing runways. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Working in extreme conditions

Loadmasters from the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., wearing extreme cold weather gear, await a forklift, Oct. 1, 2012, at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The weather at the research center reached minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Offloading on the ice

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., is off-loaded by a forklift, Oct. 1, 2012, at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The plane delivered 64,000 pounds of cargo and 76 passengers to the research station in its first Operation Deep Freeze mission of the 2012-2013 main season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Professional of the Week

Senior Airman Paul Link (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Frances Kriss)
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Hug

Capt. Eric Santroch, 4th Airlift Squadron member, spends time with his significant other at the flight line of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., after returning home from deployment, October 1, 2012. More than 80 service members from the 4th AS, along with 446th AW and the Guard and Reserve out of Elmendorf and Hickam participated in this 68-day deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Todd Wivell)
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For the kids

Capt. Scott Johnson, 4th Airlift Squadron member, visits with his children at the flight line of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., after returning from deployment October 1, 2012. More than 80 service members from the 4th AS, along with 446th AW and the Guard and Reserve out of Elmendorf and Hickam participated in this 68-day deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Todd Wivell)
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Glad to be home

Families and members of the 62nd Airlift Wing greet Airmen, returning from deployment, of the 4th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.,October 1, 2012. Members from the 4th AS, along with 446th AW and the Guard and Reserve out of Elmendorf and Hickam moved more than 45,500 passengers during this deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Todd Wivell)
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Welcome back

Members of the 62nd Airlift Wing leadership greet Airmen of the 4th Airlift Squadron returning from deployment as they depart an C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., October 1, 2012. Members from the 4th AS, along with 446th AW and the Guard and Reserve out of Elmendorf and Hickam completed 282 combat missions during this deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Todd Wivell)
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For the children

A group of children enjoy a briefing on the capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, Sept. 29, 2012, in Christchurch New Zealand. More than 10,000 people toured the plane, which was one of many attractions during the first ever New Zealand IceFest celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Giving a tour

Capt. Melissa Bland, 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pilot, deployed from the 10th AS from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., speaks with a New Zealand family, Sept. 29, 2012, about the capabilites of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in Christchurch New Zealand. More than 10,000 people toured the plane, which was one of many attractions during the first ever New Zealand IceFest celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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On camera

Lt. Col. Brent Keenan, 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron commander, deployed from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., speaks with New Zealand media, Sept. 29, 2012, about the capabilites of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in Christchurch New Zealand. More than 10,000 people toured the plane, which was one of many attractions during the first ever New Zealand IceFest celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Form a line

People line up to take a tour of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, Sept. 29, 2012 at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand. The plane, deployed from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, accomodated more than 10,000 visitors from the Christchurch area as part of the city's IceFest event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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An awesome view

People line up to take a tour of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, Sept. 29, 2012 at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand. The plane, deployed from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, accomodated more than 10,000 visitors from the Christchurch area as part of the city's IceFest event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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One last time

Lt. Col. Chad Marien, 7th Airlift Squadron member, hugs his son as he prepares to board the aircraft at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 26, 2012, before heading out for a 60-day deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, Odyssey Dawn and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa His unit is accompanied by Airmen from the 446th Airlift Wing and others from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Todd Wivell)
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A final hug

Lt. Col. William Mickely, 7th Airlift Squadron commander, hugs his children as he departs the squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 26, 2012, before heading out for a 60-day deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, Odyssey Dawn and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.The deployed Airmen will take over operations of the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Todd Wivell)
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Saying Goodbye

Capt. Matthew Lare, 7th Airlift Squadron member, says "goodbye" to his wife and son in front of the squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 26, 2012, before departing for a 60-day deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, Odyssey Dawn and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. More than 65 Airmen from the 7th AS departed for this deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Todd Wivell)
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With rapid movement

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team stand in formation as they perform rapid movements with their M-1 Garand rifles, creating a wave effect down the line, Sept. 24, 2012, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The team stopped at JBLM on their tour around the country and performed many demonstrations around the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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Too close for some

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team perform harrowing movements with their M-1 Garand rifles with bayonets affixed, Sept 24, 2012, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The team stopped at JBLM on their tour around the country and performed many demonstrations around the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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With precision

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team perform for onlookers, Sept. 24, 2012, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The team stopped at JBLM on their tour around the country and performed many demonstrations around the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sean Tobin)
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