BEAUFORT SEA (March 16, 2024) Kenny Holston, center, staff photographer for the New York Times, walks through Ice Camp Whale during Operation Ice Camp 2024 in the Beaufort Sea. 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 1st Class Scott Barnes)