160317-N-FV245-021 Arctic Circle (March 15, 2016) - An Airman, assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, fast-ropes from a HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopter, over USS Hampton (SSN 757) 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 Electricians Technician 2nd Class Nate Madlem)