180317-N-KC128-026 BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Ocean (March 18, 2018) Senator Gary Peters, Representative John Garamendi and Representative Bill Foster inspect the torpedo room on the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) as it participates in 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 Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton/Released)