160319-N-QA919-621 Arctic Circle (March 15, 2016) - Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class Zachary Yanez, assigned to Fleet Weather Center Norfolk, prepares to launch a weather balloon 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 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyle

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160319-N-QA919-621 Arctic Circle (March 15, 2016) - Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class Zachary Yanez, assigned to Fleet Weather Center Norfolk, prepares to launch a weather balloon 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 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Thompson)

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