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crewmembers harvesting hydroponic lettuce

March 14, 2022

Cutter Polar Star enjoys farm to galley produce, grown in the hangar

Experimental hydroponic garden on heavy icebreaker becomes new source of fresh vegetables at sea

The view from aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) while the cutter is at anchor in Taylor Bay, Alaska, Thursday, February 11, 2021. The 45-year-old heavy icebreaker is nearing the end of a months-long patrol to project power and support national security objectives throughout Alaskan waters and into the Arctic.

Feb. 18, 2021

'Wildly alive' aboard Polar Star

With my husband's support, I found the bravery to leave my children for 80 days at sea. I'll see them again this weekend.

Dec. 17, 2020

Polar Star sends first dispatch on its way to the Arctic

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star develops next generation of Arctic leaders

Dec. 7, 2020

Heavy metal: It took a crane, a barge and a 23-year-old motor, but Healy will return to the Arctic

Check out the seriously cool time-lapse video.

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