Crew members from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) apply chafing gear to one of the lines after the cutter arrived at its homeport of Coast Guard Base Seattle, Aug. 25, 2024. The Polar Star is the only active heavy-duty icebreaker in the Coast Guard's fleet. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Steve Strohmaier)