Hampton Roads sailors to help resupply civilian U.S. Antarctic Program
134 views · Published 11 January 2016 · 2:02 · Indexed 18 October 2026
Channel: The Virginian-Pilot · 2016 · News & Politics
Sailors from Hampton Roads assigned to a cargo handling unit are preparing for a unique and frigid mission: Deploying to Antarctica. As part of Operation Deep Freeze, they'll help bring millions of pounds of fresh supplies to civilian scientists and researchers later this month who live on the frosty continent year-round.
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