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    Two individuals are using a gas-powered ice auger to drill a hole through frozen ice, likely for ice fishing. The auger has successfully created a visible hole in the ice surface. Both people are dressed in heavy winter clothing appropriate for cold outdoor conditions.

    BEAUFORT SEA, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    03.09.2018

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Lee 

    Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

    180309-N-LY160-301 Ice Camp Skate (March 9, 2018) – Members of Ice Camp Skate drill a hole in the ice March 9, 2018 in support of Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018. ICEX 2018 is a five-week exercise that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Micheal H. Lee)

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    Date Taken: 03.09.2018
    Date Posted: 03.11.2018 18:21
    Photo ID: 4206196
    VIRIN: 180309-N-LY160-301
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 1.9 MB
    Location: BEAUFORT SEA, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 144
    Downloads: 26

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