ICEX 2011 (IMAGE) Office of Naval Research Caption Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Ray Mabus debarks a helicopter while touring the Applied Physics Laboratory Ice Station on March 19 during ICEX 2011. From collecting data on the environment to testing undersea communications, ICEX includes several Office of Naval Research (ONR) projects designed to improve naval operations in the Arctic. Credit U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien 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.