ICEX 2016 (IMAGE) Office of Naval Research Caption Ice Camp Sargo, located in the Arctic Circle, serves as the main stage for Ice Exercise 2016. ICEX 2016 is a five-week exercise designed to research, test and evaluate operational capabilities in the region. It allows the US 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. Credit (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Thompson/Released) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.