Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) has swim call near the equator

Seaman Joseph Machtel, a rescue swimmer on Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10), practices rescue swimming techniques near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2022. Polar Star crew enjoyed a swim call shortly after crossing the equator enroute to Antarctica. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Aidan Cooney)

PHOTO BY: Petty Officer 3rd Class Aidan Cooney

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