200307-N-KB401-1056 BEAUFORT SEA (March 7, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) stand watch on the bridge after surfacing in the Arctic Circle during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2020. ICEX 2020 is a biennial submarine exercise which promotes interoperability between allies and partners to maintain operational readiness and regional stability, while improving capabilities to operate in the Arctic environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro/Released)