160309-N-QA919-046 ARCTIC CIRCLE (March 9, 2016) Aerographer's Mate 1st Class Daryl Meer, left, and Aerographer's Mate 2nd Class Zachary Yanez, both assigned to Fleet Weather Center Norfolk, set up an Advanced Automated Weather Observation System 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler N. Thompson)