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A sailor takes a breath while attempting to climb out of freezing waters surrounded by snow as seen through a net.

Survival of the Frozen

Navy Cmdr. Nadine Barksdale participates in an ice-breaker drill in Setermoen, Norway, March 20, 2026. The drill teaches service members how to survive and regain composure after falling through ice, an essential Arctic survival skill learned during Cold Response. The exercise was designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO allies in challenging Arctic conditions.

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