McMURDO STATION | A DAY IN THE LIFE IN ANTARCTICA

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  • @llongren
    @llongren ปีที่แล้ว +381

    I'm the guy in the forklift. Thanks for sharing the clips with me! It's awesome to see it from your perspective

    • @dibs310
      @dibs310 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Are the operators out there part of the International Union of Operating Engineers?

    • @jayj7725
      @jayj7725 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Are you a 2t2?

    • @greenidguy9292
      @greenidguy9292 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Liar

    • @beendoneagain
      @beendoneagain 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you seen the icewall yet?

    • @Singandrapaholic24
      @Singandrapaholic24 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its there. Some people call it the antarctic shelf

  • @ted4ps581
    @ted4ps581 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    I spent 7 months in Antarctica. Home based at McMurdo, but my job took me all over the continent. The food at the mess hall at McMurdo was some of the best in the world. We ate like Kings everyday, 3 times a day. If you didn't see what you wanted, you asked and t hey would make it. Prime Rib, Lobster, shrimp, burgers, etc. it was all there. AAA+++

    • @BergXX23
      @BergXX23 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Spoken like a true Airman. Lol

    • @audreydobbins8948
      @audreydobbins8948 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      apparently not anymore...

    • @m.asquino7403
      @m.asquino7403 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Afghanistan or Antarctica DFAC. Which was better

    • @Orlanzepol123
      @Orlanzepol123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠They good food is an incentive to keep your there. 😂

    • @benedictcumberbatch4275
      @benedictcumberbatch4275 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You ate lobster and had a good time, that’s great. Now what kind of important scientific discoveries has the people your working for found?

  • @luisbperez368
    @luisbperez368 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Back in the 80s, there was a need for an ET to TDY on a USCG Polar Class icebreaker. So, of course, I “volunteer” 😂. We went down to Antarctica-the best tour of duty in my eight years in the USCG. Sir, much respect to you and your mates, thank you for your service, and stay safe 🙏

    • @douglaswesson2458
      @douglaswesson2458 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was there for Operation Deep Freeze 68-67 on the USCGC Glacier.

    • @mikepayne4387
      @mikepayne4387 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Operation Deep Freeze 87-88 U.S. Army. Isolated Duty Nome, Alaska 00-01 USCG

  • @TheGreenGrower618
    @TheGreenGrower618 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I randomly met a guy that had worked down there clearing a runway. We were both solo camping in mid winter at the same back country camping area and I had a large fire already going and saw him in the distance trying to gather wood to build one for himself so I yelled for him to come over and share mine. The guy had some fascinating stories. We sat up talking by the fire for hours. I always thought about doing something like that since I've pretty much stayed single without kids. I think I'm a little too old now for that kind of adventure.

  • @mvalspeed
    @mvalspeed 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    What a great video! Thank you for the film. Especially for representing US and the team down there.

  • @ahancock91
    @ahancock91 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love this, applied to be a pilot with the 109th, I live right down the road and my friend used to be sqdrn cmdr. Thanks for serving and sharing! Very informative. Looks fun.

  • @danielroque8504
    @danielroque8504 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Thank you for your service~~I served 30yrs, loved every minute/hour/day/month/years....I joined the AF and saw the whole world, for free~The best part was the people, we had some fun~~

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That is awesome! Thank you for your service. The traveling and meeting some of the best people is def some of the best part about the AF

  • @jamialmedia1102
    @jamialmedia1102 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazing story!! Thank you for sharing and serving!! God Bless you and the others that are stationed with you...

  • @michaelj4254
    @michaelj4254 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Enjoyed my time at McMurdo, great to see Williams Field again! Thanks for the video

  • @zettepolanco2254
    @zettepolanco2254 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    So awesome to see what you guys do. Thank you for your service

    • @benedictcumberbatch4275
      @benedictcumberbatch4275 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol what service? Seems like most of them just move pallets around, eat food and support scientists who discover nothing of importance.

  • @Leifthrasir
    @Leifthrasir 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    I am guessing the most popular movie down there is The Thing! Lol

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      hahaha you would think right but we watched it once down here

    • @alexandresofman3600
      @alexandresofman3600 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s one of my all time favorite movies ever.

  • @robertglennienz
    @robertglennienz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Good work. Fun fact: The U.S.A.F. maintains the Operation Deep programme out of Christchurch, New Zealand. There is a section of tarmac next to the international terminal where the R.N.Z.A.F. and U.S.A.F. have operations side by side. The International Antarctic Centre is just across Orchard Road.
    I work across the road at one of the rental car yards, so I see U.S.A.F. planes coming and going on a regular basis.
    We see your C-130's and C-17's a lot - I think I saw 3 C-130's on the tarmac when I was working on Thursday.

  • @vasiovasio
    @vasiovasio ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you Юьщр for sharing moments from your everyday life that most of us don't get to experience in our lifetime. Be healthy and good luck!

  • @michaelsimpson4268
    @michaelsimpson4268 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Retired from the USAF 23 years ago. One thing's for certain. No one goes AWOL. God Bless You my friend.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Absolutely! Thank you sir. God bless you as well

    • @larrynoe6162
      @larrynoe6162 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We had the Dorm Chief and a Squad Leader go AWOL in basic training in Lackland. Could not believe it. I think that was one reason we didn’t make honorary flight, lol.

  • @carlspackler9495
    @carlspackler9495 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'll freely admit I'm an idiot when it comes to this stuff, so here's my idiot question: If it takes of with skis attached to the wheels, I assume that means it has to land someplace with a snow or ice runway, how does it then transition from ski's to just wheels at some point since I assume eventually it's landing in a non-snow or ice covered runway?

    • @frederikjacobs552
      @frederikjacobs552 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The skis are retractable, so if you land on a regular runway you just don't bring them down. So the pilot can toggle between wheels or skis 😅
      The skis are attached permanently, if you want to land on wheels they will just go lower then where the skis are.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yup, thats exactly it

  • @Wardog-rf1tx
    @Wardog-rf1tx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    5:54 red aircraft in the back ground is that a Canadian Kenn Borek Air Ltd Aircraft? Out of Calgary Alberta? 💂‍♂️🪖⛑️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes its a Kenn Borek Twin Otter. Im not sure if its calgary but def canada

    • @Wardog-rf1tx
      @Wardog-rf1tx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ZayPolanco kenn Borek is out of Calgary, it was just such a small aircraft in the background hence my query on if it was Kenn Borek. Be safe Brother 💂‍♂️🪖⛑️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

  • @rixxy9204
    @rixxy9204 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Which officer did you piss off to make you go there?

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lol none of that, i wanted to be there

  • @thorodinson5520
    @thorodinson5520 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What is the warmest day you ever seen in Antarctica?

  • @robertwhorton9491
    @robertwhorton9491 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Gotta say Mr. Polanco, that was a really nice video. You take care.

  • @JOLTSZEXE
    @JOLTSZEXE ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How did you get stationed there

  • @skoolzone
    @skoolzone 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the guys who don’t let weather bother them. Good job people good job. Way to lead. what great examples.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Its actually nice to be outside and work through all the elements

  • @ryanbelknap814
    @ryanbelknap814 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does everyone work together to make sure systems r working like power and phone lines

  • @martys59
    @martys59 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was a youngster in the 1960's growing up in North Kingstown, RI which is where Quonset Point NAS was located. My Father was retired from the Navy but many of my friends Fathers went to Mcmurdo regularly. They brought back the coolest cold weather gear. Interesting time to be alive.

  • @Murgatroyd999
    @Murgatroyd999 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video, super interesting. 🙏for your service to the country!

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

  • @paranoidandroid7718
    @paranoidandroid7718 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really great video, thank you.
    Informative, educational, and your sound track is pretty good too.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! I really appreciate the kind words.

  • @BigBroDre
    @BigBroDre 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video brother.
    Probably a dumb question but how did you pay your home bills from there with bad internet and do things like renew car insurance. All autopay or just waited until you got back?

  • @OldNavyAirdale
    @OldNavyAirdale 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are you what we in the Navy were called a "Line Dawg" or a Plane Captain?

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes i heard of that term before

  • @adventure002006
    @adventure002006 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great experience your having. Very few people ever get to set foot down in the Antarctic. Thanks for your service.

  • @fredvaladez3542
    @fredvaladez3542 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am curious. I thought Antarctica was all research scientists. What does the Air National Guard do down there?

    • @jimmoran973
      @jimmoran973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fly stuff in and out.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We get the researchers to Antarctica and deliver supplies

  • @GnosticEnlightenment-yq3ow
    @GnosticEnlightenment-yq3ow 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you perceive the existence of outer lands beyond the ice, and how might exploring them contribute to our understanding of Earth's geography, its place in the universe, and the potential presence of other suns or celestial phenomena beyond these distant boundaries?

  • @panplayer
    @panplayer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What is being hooked to the center of the propeller?

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Its a heater to warm up the engines

  • @mediaSophia88
    @mediaSophia88 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! What is the population in Antarctica?

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      About 1,000 people in McMurdo Station

    • @mediaSophia88
      @mediaSophia88 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ZayPolanco How is the cost of living there. I would imagine it would be peaceful there.

  • @matztertaler2777
    @matztertaler2777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    New York Air Guard in Antarctica ? And, Where do the, frly from there ? South America, or New Sealand ?

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      New Zealand

  • @jessp9693
    @jessp9693 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I'm going down there soon and was wondering what type of goggles and sunglasses you'd recommend while there?

  • @vinnybag-o-donuts4362
    @vinnybag-o-donuts4362 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video. If it's possible can you describe civilian jobs in Antarctica? Not sure how much you work with them being in the service, but I am interested in learning what is available. Stay warm

  • @junterkang2797
    @junterkang2797 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    have u ever worked with 331? its an army watercraft unit.

  • @nicoguiza1228
    @nicoguiza1228 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love this Content Zee.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Nic! I appreciate it

  • @Exduper808
    @Exduper808 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How long is the mission there normally?

  • @luftwaffe6521
    @luftwaffe6521 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Looks like a great assignment. USAF vet here. I would volunteer for that assignment. Stay safe and warm!

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was def a great experience and to be able to say you went to Antarctica. Thank you!

  • @roberthale8407
    @roberthale8407 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wait, they put NP2000 props on the skibirds??????????

  • @Bricksquad-ik4wr
    @Bricksquad-ik4wr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can civilians that work there use that gym??? Like if you’re a production cook can you use it

    • @llongren
      @llongren ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, anyone who is on station is free to use the gym

  • @aaronpotter7025
    @aaronpotter7025 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video. Thank you for your service!

  • @ObsidianWormhole
    @ObsidianWormhole ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Air National Guard is only there in the summer time, its hard to hard for them to be there in the winter.

  • @Armaan-gt2cg
    @Armaan-gt2cg 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    From your perspective is the earth flat or globe?

  • @davidbridgeman5828
    @davidbridgeman5828 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What is your rotation up there?

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      12 hours on 12 hours off

  • @daveharringbone8512
    @daveharringbone8512 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do they have a library?

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes they do

  • @Achoohorsey
    @Achoohorsey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Curious how power is generated there? Wind and solar?

    • @calinandrei8374
      @calinandrei8374 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      or with the old petrol engine way....

    • @NOLAgenX
      @NOLAgenX 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I believe the majority of power is diesel generators.

  • @vsdln
    @vsdln 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    4:00 you guys get ćevapi for breakfast? How can I join?!

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im not sure but its some kind of sausage lol you can def reach out to a recruiter in my base

  • @flyinghawaiian4540
    @flyinghawaiian4540 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Are there Security Forces defenders assigned over there as well?

  • @sempertalis1230
    @sempertalis1230 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was shocked that you could handle an aluminum ladder with bare hands ..., not so cold after all or do I miss something ?

  • @Richborg44
    @Richborg44 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I lived at Willy in the early 90s. Back and forth from Willy to the Ice runway. VXE-6 Engine shop. Great times.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thats awesome. I wonder how much its change from then and now

  • @gregoryparkes1589
    @gregoryparkes1589 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It was definitely different when it was ran by the navy. I made 3 deployments to the ice, 83’~85’ including 2 winflys (early deployments). Looks pretty nice compared to what was in place during my tours there, but then again it’s ran by the Air Force now.

  • @gerryjames9720
    @gerryjames9720 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In Great Lakes in 1979 it was (just for one morning) -73F (with windchill). Can’t imagine that for weeks. Seems awesome and elite.

  • @sandog916
    @sandog916 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    loving the content bro, just subscribed!

  • @shawtyholly
    @shawtyholly 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    why did you cut the cold start :(

  • @Grahamrobinsonvt802
    @Grahamrobinsonvt802 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is the least favorite thing about the pole

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There isnt much but if i had to pick it would be working outside with high winds

  • @cw8jwh
    @cw8jwh 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lord Bless you Brother!
    One of the few things that could pull me out of retirement ( Army ) is doing just a single tour there.
    🙏

  • @user-tn1vc1xz5d
    @user-tn1vc1xz5d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was there in 2000. I flew down on C-131 number 0492, flew back on a C-141 (number unknown). Fab experience, would love to go back.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      92 is still going back there till to this day haha hopefully youd get to go back soon

  • @MissingRenoboy
    @MissingRenoboy ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, great video...do you know Jordan Konkul?

  • @VictoriaPlummer1989
    @VictoriaPlummer1989 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So awesome. This is the recruiting content the armed forces needs. Hard work, good life.
    Though…the food! Sir where are the greens!?

    • @linesided
      @linesided 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was thinking the same thing! I did see a few sad string beans hiding in fear near the fried chicken :)

    • @Fil0girl
      @Fil0girl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's hard to get vegetables there. My guess is that the crew takes vitamins and fiber to make up for the lack of greens.

    • @twinsonic
      @twinsonic 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The supermarket is just down the road with fresh fruit and vegetables..
      Said no one ever

  • @the_flat_earth_warriorz
    @the_flat_earth_warriorz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Zay, was there a 24 hr Sun in sky

  • @Mr.SugarFoot
    @Mr.SugarFoot 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Isn’t that where you go if your a pest somewhere else?Or is that Minot AFB N.Dakota?😂 My dad retired from the 104th FW/131st FS Westfield Massachusetts…he started out working on F-105s at Takhli RTAB Thailand from Moody AFB. GA..then came back to Massachusetts and joined ANG full/Time worked on F-100s there then School in NY for A-10s then in charge of egress on A-10A also DCC on 78-0632 on TDYs…he retired w/ 26yrs E-9 Aerospace Chief…Good Luck in the AF..

    • @jamesalexander5623
      @jamesalexander5623 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I spent 9 years in England in the Air Force Security Police, Had it rough! Lived in Oxford with a 300 year old Pub out my back garden. When my British Friends asked what I did in the Air Force I'd say "I watch everyone else work"!

  • @Supernaut2000
    @Supernaut2000 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Meh, can’t be cold at all, often without gloves on and no frozen breath vapor. Here in northern Canada our winter temperatures often exceed temperatures at the South Pole.

  • @cougsjohnson1
    @cougsjohnson1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the WiFi free now for everyone? If so, is there a limit to how much Data you can use in a month ??

  • @gigabrother458
    @gigabrother458 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wait, there's a variant of this plane with skis? How do they land states-side?

    • @jbutzy1
      @jbutzy1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They have wheels as well

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, we just lower the wheels while keeping the skis in the up position

    • @gigabrother458
      @gigabrother458 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ZayPolanco Neat. This is super-cool. I didn't realize that there was this modular aspect to these planes. I figured they were like dedicated pontoon planes. A whole lot of extra engineering must go into this. Stay safe!

  • @ducknorris233
    @ducknorris233 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Fun Fact- the word Arctic refers to bears and Antarctic the lack of bears. But they aren’t referring to polar bears that’s is just a happy coincidence.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hahaha i thought they coined that on purpose lol

    • @ducknorris233
      @ducknorris233 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ZayPolanco me too, turned out that the bear in question was a star constellation

  • @SemperForLife
    @SemperForLife 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome stuff! Well done boys.

  • @Kommandant-Nero
    @Kommandant-Nero 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    And this cold wasteland was once roamed by life, and had all kinds of flora, its crazy if you think about it. I mean, who knows what is beneath all this ice...

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im sure theyre doing all the studies beneath the ice

  • @anitaabdulrahim7835
    @anitaabdulrahim7835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sir, pure where you come from sir?

  • @audreydobbins8948
    @audreydobbins8948 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My son's down there now... 2nd go round. He builds and maintains the runways...

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thats amazing, i mightve run into him then haha

  • @thaovang09ify
    @thaovang09ify 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is there a 24 hour sun there in December? I would like to know so I can tell my flat earth friend about it.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@thaovang09ify yes, the sun is out 24 hours in December

    • @thaovang09ify
      @thaovang09ify 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ZayPolanco thank you for confirming. Now I got to make fun of my flat earth friend 😆

  • @davidenscoe8637
    @davidenscoe8637 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very different than when I was there 30 years ago flying on the Herc’s in VXE-6

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha yes, things have changed

  • @smedoz
    @smedoz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was that 106 air guard from gabreski?

  • @JaydenAplin
    @JaydenAplin 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm thinking about applying for a construction job over there next year

  • @MD-jn1xk
    @MD-jn1xk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video. Thanks for sharing. You are blessed to work/stay there

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I really do feel blessed to have the opportunity to do so

  • @dragoon1027
    @dragoon1027 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so awesome! I was in the army and now looking back it would have been awesome to be in the air force and flying in planes going to cool places.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely! This is def a very unique opportunity to fly out here

  • @svenbruder9977
    @svenbruder9977 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dang what did you do wrong to be sent to Antarctica!

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol nothing, i wanted to be in Antarctica

  • @MerrillSmallwood
    @MerrillSmallwood 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    God Bless You! I spent 3.5 years in West Germany during the Cold War. Last 18 months at Ramstein,

  • @chinedudokai1060
    @chinedudokai1060 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So Cool.... This is so cool!!!🤩🤩🤩

  • @7071t6
    @7071t6 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Keep it up man, just wondering do you have any night time flights in the middle of winter?
    Also thank you for your service champ. 🦘🦘👍👍👌👌✌✌

  • @johncolbert8090
    @johncolbert8090 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A true professional who knows how to get stuff done right.

  • @SamsungA-lq7pd
    @SamsungA-lq7pd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You go to work at 3:00 Am?

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes!!

  • @afterhrswork59
    @afterhrswork59 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are you Air Force or contractor?

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Air force!!!!

  • @HostileMike
    @HostileMike 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video man! Love it

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! We get out of there before winter hits

    • @HostileMike
      @HostileMike 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ZayPolanco must be so amazingly cool in the winter too! Id love to be able to experience it for a year

  • @lawrencemahalak6824
    @lawrencemahalak6824 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My dad never did time at “Mudhole”, but over-wintered at Palmer back in 1970 with OPERATION:DEEP FREEZE.

    • @darknes7800
      @darknes7800 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Me: Outpost 31 from 1981 to 1982.

  • @thomashenley2980
    @thomashenley2980 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    These are the guys that make our military run and never get the credit for what they do, thank you all!

  • @thenderson5509
    @thenderson5509 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Heard stories about Artic Wives.
    Always wondered if they're true.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha could or could not be true

  • @claybowser698
    @claybowser698 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My daughter is there right now. She is in the Coast Guard on the Polar Star. This is her second tour there. Last year she ran a 5 k run at McMurdo. Thank you for the video and for your service to our country.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thats awesome, i met alot of great people that was on the polar star. I may have crossed paths or even sparked a conversation. She's awesome for participating in the 5K. Thank you.

    • @robertglennienz
      @robertglennienz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice! So she would have flown out through my hometown Christchurch in New Zealand, where the U.S. maintains its Operation Deep Freeze. It's literally across the road from where I work.

    • @claybowser698
      @claybowser698 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@robertglennienz She didn't fly out. Her ship left the western US Pacific coast and she sailed to Antarctica. I think they did stop in New Zealand though on the way.

    • @robertglennienz
      @robertglennienz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@claybowser698 So how did she come ashore then at McMurdo? I am asking because the Ross Ice Shelf, which covers about 200,000 square miles including much of the maritime approach to McMurdo and the New Zealand Scott Base.

    • @claybowser698
      @claybowser698 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@robertglennienz She is on an ice breaker ship that breaks all the ice for the supply ships to come into McMurdo.

  • @fernandosalazar1011
    @fernandosalazar1011 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Where’s the space ships 🤨😆

  • @robertfrye5161
    @robertfrye5161 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    about 15 years ago I knew a woman who wintered over 2 years in a row, she was in logistics. Met her in Colorado when she was back stateside. She told stories of fun and cold

  • @lufasumafalu5069
    @lufasumafalu5069 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    is this argentine ice station ?

  • @_Hewman_
    @_Hewman_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    is there alcohol?

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YESS!!! Theres a store there where you can purchase alcohol

  • @ChuHi_Papi
    @ChuHi_Papi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    10/10 content 🔥

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you! I really appreciate that

  • @shannonlinquist2649
    @shannonlinquist2649 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Took two trips down to "Mactown" while on the Star and had a blast. Weirdest thing was closing the EM Club at 11:00pm (This was when the navy was still down there) and seeing the sun still out like it was 2 in the afternoon.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can keep your airport job while joining the guard. You just gotta look for a guard base closes to you

  • @raymorley8241
    @raymorley8241 ปีที่แล้ว

    The blue sky is amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, its really magnificent! Thank you

  • @briankroenung7995
    @briankroenung7995 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I know it may sound cliche, but thank you for what you do for USA.

    • @douglasb5046
      @douglasb5046 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Us armed forces- the yank deity followed closely by the dollar.

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, its really appreciated

  • @CraigThaxton
    @CraigThaxton 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Was stationed there in 1986. Alot of changes

  • @adolfoescobar3935
    @adolfoescobar3935 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching you from Manila Philippines dear friend watching fullwatch are you a Filipino myfriend

  • @jtkraynak
    @jtkraynak หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm a graphic designer that works from home and gets easily stressed out. Crazy to see videos like this where the stress is about 10 times as high and you act like it's no big deal. Keep on keeping on!

    • @ZayPolanco
      @ZayPolanco  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha it's all in a day's work here

  • @carlpace9728
    @carlpace9728 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bro what did you do to get those fucked up orders!!!!??