090322-N-FI224-378 .ARCTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2009) After breaking through the ice, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead debarks the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760). Annapolis, along with USS Helena (SSN 725), is participating in ICEX 2009 to operate and train in the challenging and unique environment that characterizes the Arctic region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones/Released). Ice Exercise 2009 090322-N-FI224-378

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