The Nevada Air National Guard provided support for a U.S. military mission in Antarctica in a historic first.
The 152nd Airlift Wing “High Rollers” transported 39 passengers and vital cargo to McMurdo Station in Antarctica aboard their C-130 Hercules aircraft according to a report from the 152nd Airlift Wing on their military website.
Operations took place in mid-December and took 30 hours over the course of three days.
Their work eased the burden on an Expeditionary Airlift Squadron from the New York Air National Guard, which has handled most of these missions for decades.
“We are so happy to see you guys here,” said Senior Master Sgt. Dave Ricks, the 139th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron’s superintendent in the article. “We really appreciate the help that the High Rollers are providing.”
It was all a part of "Operation Deep Freeze," which challenges the U.S. military with Antarctica’s extreme and unpredictable environment.
