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    ICEX 2016 [Image 16 of 40]

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    A group of people dressed in heavy winter gear are working on a frozen, snow-covered surface, likely Arctic or Antarctic terrain. They appear to be drilling into the ice using a manual ice auger, suggesting scientific fieldwork or ice fishing activity. The scene is set under a clear blue sky with flat, expansive icy terrain visible in the background.

    ICE CAMP SARGO, ARCTIC OCEAN

    03.08.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Thompson  

    Expeditionary Combat Camera

    160308-N-QA919-774 Arctic Circle (March 08, 2016) - Dr. Joan Gardener, right, and Dr. Rick Hagen, with the Naval Research Laboratory, drill a hole into 6 feet of ice to collect water samples, ice cores, and temperature readings. Their efforts are part of an ongoing research project for ice characterization during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016. ICEX 2016 is a five-week exercise designed to research, test, and evaluate operational capabilities in the region. ICEX 2016 allows the U.S. Navy to assess operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic Environment, and develop partnerships and collaborative efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler N. Thompson)

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    Date Taken: 03.08.2016
    Date Posted: 03.11.2016 15:42
    Photo ID: 2457650
    VIRIN: 160308-N-QA919-774
    Resolution: 3237x2297
    Size: 835.12 KB
    Location: ICE CAMP SARGO, ARCTIC OCEAN

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