160313-N-QA919-197 ARCTIC CIRCLE (March 13, 2016) Senior Chief Martin Pierce, assigned to Special Reconnaissance Team One, explains Puma Unmanned Aerial Vehicle capabilities to Rear Admiral Jeffery Trussler. 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 Thompson/Released)