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Caption:
North Pole (Apr. 19, 2004) - The crew of the Los Angeles-class attack
submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) posted a sign reading "North Pole" made
by the crew after surfacing in the polar ice cap region. Hampton and
the Royal Navy Trafalgar class attack submarine HMS Tireless took part
in ICEX 04, a joint operational exercise beneath the polar ice cap.
Both the Tireless and Hampton crews met on the ice, including
scientists traveling aboard both submarines to collect data and perform
experiments. The Ice Exercise demonstrates the U.S. and British
Submarine Force's ability to freely navigate in all international
waters, including the Arctic. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Kevin
Elliott. (RELEASED)
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