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Navy Kicks Off ICEX 2018
March 7, 2018 — ARCTIC CIRCLE (NNS) -- Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR) officially kicked-off Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018 in the Arctic Ocean with the construction of temporary Ice Camp Skate and the arrival of two U.S. Navy fast-attack submarines and one U.K. Royal Navy submarine, Mar. 7.ICEX 2018 is a five-week biennial exercise that allows the Navy to... MORE

USS Hartford, USS Hampton Conduct POLEX 2016
April 5, 2016 — ARCTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Arctic ice gave way to the rising force of submarines as USS Hartford and USS Hampton performed a joint surfacing at the North Pole, March 31.This Polar Exercise and subsequent transit home mark the end of a successful joint and multi-national under-ice exercise and operations for these vessels. Over the past month, Hartford... MORE

ICEX 2016 Camp Operations Conclude Successfully; Submarine Ops Continue
March 29, 2016 — NORFOLK (NNS) -- The Navy announced March 25 that all primary objectives for Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016 have been met and the breakdown of Ice Camp Sargo is underway."The objectives of demonstrating presence, gaining additional Arctic operational experience, furthering partnerships and expanding scientific research were all achieved over the four... MORE

160311-N-QA919-061 Arctic Circle (March 13, 2016) - Ice Camp Sargo, located in the Arctic Circle, serves as the main stage for Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016 and will house more than 200 participants from four nations over the course of the exercise. 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 Thompson)