BEAUFORT SEA (March 1, 2024) Personnel from Utqiaġvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC) Science bury cables in the snow at Ice Camp Whale during Ice Camp 2024. Ice Camp is a three-week operation 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 2nd Class Aaron T. Smith)