160309-N-ZZ999-006 ARCTIC CIRCLE (March 10, 2016) - The aurora borealis appears over Ice Camp Sargo as the sun sets 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 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 Electronics Technician 2nd Class Nate Madlem/Released)