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Ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs redeployed from Christchurch, New Zealand, after wrapping up a record-setting 2006-07 season of Operation Deep Freeze in late February. LC-130 crews flew 430 missions, moving nearly 11 million pounds of cargo and 1,000 passengers throughout Antarctica. Supporting these air operations at the bottom of the world were the LC-130s and personnel from the 109th Airlift Wing, the Air National Guard unit at Scotia, New York; and C-17s and personnel from the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings, McChord AFB, Washington. This unique joint and Total Force mission has supported the National Science Foundation and the US Antarctic Program since 1955. It is currently led by Pacific Air Forces.
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