BEAUFORT SEA (March 4, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors, Marines, Royal Canadian Navy and United Kingdom Royal Navy sailors raise the national ensign, Canada national flag and United Kingdom national flag at Ice Camp Queenfish during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2022. ICEX 2022 is a three-week exercise that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfred Coffield)