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    Life at Ice Camp Skate [Image 17 of 33]

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    A dramatic nighttime photograph capturing vivid green aurora borealis (Northern Lights) sweeping across a deep blue starry sky. In the foreground, silhouetted structures — including what appears to be a large rectangular building and a dome-shaped structure with interior lighting — sit on a snow-covered landscape. The illuminated dome structure provides the only artificial light source, contrasting sharply against the dark silhouettes.

    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-LY160-334 Ice Camp Skate (March 9, 2018) – Ice Camp Skate as the aurora borealis displays above camp 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: 4206203
    VIRIN: 180309-N-LY160-334
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 1.66 MB
    Location: BEAUFORT SEA, ALASKA, US
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