160310-N-QA919-406 ARCTIC CIRCLE (March 10, 2016) Navy Diver 3rd Class Kevin Kollar, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, performs an ice dive in the Arctic Circle 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)