160316-N-QA919-332 ARCTIC CIRCLE (March 15, 2016) Pararescuemen, assigned to the 212th Rescue Squadron, Air National Guard, deploy an Argo 8x8 vehicle into arctic waters 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 Thompson)