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Antarctic Airlift: Operating on Ice

Cargo is offloaded from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 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: Operating on Ice

U.S. Air Force Team McChord flying crew chiefs, and a U.S. National Science Foundation airfield ground equipment personnel attach heaters to the engines of a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 2024. The NSF 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: Operating on Ice

U.S. Air Force Team McChord flying crew chiefs, and National Science Foundation airfield ground equipment personnel attach heaters to the engines of a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62d Airlift Wing, at Phoenix Airfield, Antarctica, Oct. 22, 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: Operating on Ice

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. 22, 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: Operating on Ice

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. 22, 2024. According to the U.S. 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: Operating on Ice

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. 22, 2024. According to the U.S. 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: Operating on Ice

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. 22, 2024. According to the U.S. 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

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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