Invigorated teams pump themselves up before rushing
Invigorated teams pump themselves up before rushing into the ice-cold waters at the Polar Plunge on Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 7. The teams together raised a total of more than $24,000 for Special O... More
Service members, family and friends celebrate the new
Service members, family and friends celebrate the new year by swimming into the Atlantic Ocean during the Polar Plunge at Naval Station Mayport. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marcu... More
7th annual Polar Plunge supports Special Olympics
Participants of the 7th annual Special Olympics of Onslow County Polar Plunger storm Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Saturday. Hundreds of participants raised $27,000 to support local speci... More
Participants line up before running into the cold Atlantic
Participants line up before running into the cold Atlantic Ocean Saturday for the 7th annual Polar Plunge event at Onslow Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The event, hosted by the Special Olympics of Onsl... More
Sailors participate in a "Polar Plunge" at Commander
Sailors participate in a "Polar Plunge" at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo’s to kick off the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society active duty fund drive. The event was designed to raise awareness of services the ... More
Sailors participate in a 'Polar Plunge' at Commander Fleet Activities ...
SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 24, 2014) Sailors participate in a 'Polar Plunge' at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo to kick off the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society active duty fund drive. The event was designed to rais... More
A man-made pool cut out of Sloans Lake, Cheyenne, Wyo.,
A man-made pool cut out of Sloans Lake, Cheyenne, Wyo., awaits participants of the third annual Schwartz Memorial Plunge Jan. 3, 2015. All proceeds raised from the event were donated to the EOD Warrior Foundati... More
Kayla Musick participates in the sand castle building
Kayla Musick participates in the sand castle building contest during the 8th Annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 10. 2015. Over 400 people part... More
150207-N-ZZ999-433 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 7, 2015)
150207-N-ZZ999-433 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 7, 2015) Special Olympics athletes emerge from the Atlantic Ocean while volunteer rescue swimmers, many former and active military, enforce the safety perimeter duri... More
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their support for Special Olympics of Onslow County's 9th annual Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 9. Hundreds were “freezin’... More
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their support for Spe...
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Jan. 09, 2016) Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their support for Special Olympics of Onslow County's 9th annual Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeun... More
A Latvian Soldier gives the safety brief to U.S. Soldiers
A Latvian Soldier gives the safety brief to U.S. Soldiers of 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, before beginning the Polar Plunge event at Adazi Training Area in Latvia, Jan.... More
Second Lt. Michael Yoesle, a combat engineer platoon
Second Lt. Michael Yoesle, a combat engineer platoon leader with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, originally from Marseilles, Ill., works his way out of the lake during the... More
U.S. Air Force 119th Security Forces Squadron members
U.S. Air Force 119th Security Forces Squadron members from left to right Staff Sgt. Lacey Bunkelman, Tech. Sgt. Betsy Miller, Senior Airman Zak Bergstrom, and Staff Sgt. Erik Clemenson, prepare to take their tu... More
U.S. Marines train with the Norwegian army Cold Weather
U.S. Marines train with the Norwegian army Cold Weather and Mountain Training Instructors in Blåtind, Norway, 27 Oct. to 4 Nov., 2016, to improve their ability to operate in mountainous and extreme cold weather... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, hike the Norwegian mountains as a part of cold weather training in Porsangmoen, Norway, Feb. 07, 2017. The Marines atten... More
U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, strips
U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, strips brushwood for a shelter as a part of cold weather training, in Porsangmoen, Norway, Feb. 08, 2017. The Marines of Bravo Company attended a three-week cold wea... More
Col. Laura Lenderman, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander,
Col. Laura Lenderman, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, gives a speech before the kick-off of the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge at Carlyle Lake, Illinois, February 25, 2017. The Law Enforcement T... More
A New York State Police Diver emerges from the water
A New York State Police Diver emerges from the water after making sure area is safe for plungers April 8 at the 2017 Polar Plunge at Sackets Harbor, New York. The Divers wear the dry suit that keeps them well i... More
The Gall family, residents of Camp Pendleton, participate
The Gall family, residents of Camp Pendleton, participate in the 3rd annual Polar Plunge at Del Mar beach aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 1, 2018. Each year over 300 family and friends gather for food, musi... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 help each other with snowshoes during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 17, 2018. Ullr Shield is a training exercise designed to improve... More
Black Sea Rotational Force and Marine Rotational
Black Sea Rotational Force and Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 Commanding Officer Lt. Col. G. P. Gordon prepares to be the first individual from his unit to complete the polar plunge during a winter warfare... More
Members of the Canadian armed forces, U.S. Marines
Members of the Canadian armed forces, U.S. Marines and local emergency services pose for a photo before completing a polar bear plunge in Orkanger, Norway, Nov. 8, 2018. The participants jumped into the 50-degr... More
Polar Plunge, NATO military activity, Latvia
Air defenders with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment take the Polar Bear Plunge into the Baltic Sea Feb. 16 2019 in Latvia. The unit is currently deployed to Latvia as part of... More
The Fort Wainwright Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area
The Fort Wainwright Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area hosted the 2019 March Madness Spring Festival on March 16 and 17 where Soldiers, Family and Civilians had the opportunity to compete in various ski and snow... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1,
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, prepares for ice-breaking drills as part of cold-weather training in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 22, 2019. MRF-E focuses on r... More
U.S. Marines, sailors and their families run toward
U.S. Marines, sailors and their families run toward the water during the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 1, 2020. Each year, more than 300 ser... More
GREAT LAKES, Il. (Jan. 25, 2020) Volunteers from the
GREAT LAKES, Il. (Jan. 25, 2020) Volunteers from the United Service Organization (USO) Great Lakes barbecues for attendees at the Polar Plunge with Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Great Lakes at the marin... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1 (MRF-E), Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct ice-breaking drills as a part of extreme cold weather training in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 1, 2021. MRF-E f... More
Polar Plunge participants rush the beach to fulfill
Polar Plunge participants rush the beach to fulfill their end of the bargain during the 2012 Onslow County Polar Plunge on Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 7. Almost 400 Marines, sailors and civilians par... More
Service members, family and friends came out to Naval
Service members, family and friends came out to Naval Station Mayport to celebrate the new year by taking a dive into the Atlantic Ocean as the base Morale, Welfare and Recreation held its first "Polar Plunge."... More
Participants run toward the frigid Atlantic Ocean water
Participants run toward the frigid Atlantic Ocean water Saturday during the 7th annual Polar Plunge at MCB Camp Lejeune. Participants jumped into cold water at Onslow Beach in order to raise awareness for the S... More
Sailors participate in a "Polar Plunge" at Commander
Sailors participate in a "Polar Plunge" at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo’s to kick off the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society active duty fund drive. The event was designed to raise awareness of services the ... More
Staff Sgt. Andrea Rasmussen, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Andrea Rasmussen, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, jumps into the icy waters of Sloans Lake, Cheyenne, Wyo., as her team swims out Jan. 3, 2014. Rasmussen and her team part... More
A local child participates in the sand castle building
A local child participates in the sand castle building contest during the 8th Annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 10. 2015. Over 400 people par... More
150207-N-ZZ999-576 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 7, 2015)
150207-N-ZZ999-576 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 7, 2015) Special Olympics Polar Plungers run into the Atlantic Ocean during the 22nd Annual Special Olympics Virginia Beach Polar Plunge. The event raised $1.15 mill... More
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their support for Special Olympics of Onslow County's 9th annual Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 9. Hundreds were “freezin’... More
First Sgt. Miguel Antia, theTask Force Latvia senior
First Sgt. Miguel Antia, theTask Force Latvia senior most enlisted noncommissioned officer with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, originally from Greenwich, Conn., jumps into... More
A Latvian Soldier gives the safety brief to U.S. Soldiers
A Latvian Soldier gives the safety brief to U.S. Soldiers of 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, before beginning the Polar Plunge event at Adazi Training Area in Latvia, Jan.... More
U.S Air Force member Staff Sgt. Erik Clemenson, of
U.S Air Force member Staff Sgt. Erik Clemenson, of the 119th Security Forces Squadron, attempts a belly flop into a 34-degree Fahrenheit tank of water in 35-degree weather during the Polar Plunge fund raiser fo... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, hike the Norwegian mountains as a part of cold weather training in Porsangmoen, Norway, Feb. 07, 2017. The Marines of Br... More
A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd
A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conducts an ice breaking drill as a part of cold weather training, in Porsangmoen, Norway, Feb. 10, 2017. The Marines o... More
Scott Air Force Base members work alongside the surrounding
Scott Air Force Base members work alongside the surrounding communities to help support the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge at Carlyle Lake, Illinois, February 25, 2017. The Law Enforcement Torch Ru... More
Team “Shiver My Liver,” led by Candi Maciel and her
Team “Shiver My Liver,” led by Candi Maciel and her husband, Sgt. 1st Class David Maciel, a platoon sergeant for Company D, 2-14 Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, raised the most funds which had accumulated to... More
More than 300 participants attend the 3rd annual Polar
More than 300 participants attend the 3rd annual Polar Plunge at Del Mar beach aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 1, 2018. Marine family and friends gather for food, music, raffles and the ocean plunge, organi... More
Hunter Heard, a cold weather operations instructor,
Hunter Heard, a cold weather operations instructor, demonstrates how to use a ski pole to U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., Jan. 17, 2... More
Black Sea Rotational Force and Marine Rotational
Black Sea Rotational Force and Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 Sgt. Maj. Paul Schuster jumps into icy waters to be the second individual from his unit to complete the polar plunge during a winter warfare tr... More
U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment jumps into the Flekkefjord Sea during a polar bear plunge in Orkanger, Norway, Nov. 8, 2018. The participants jumped into the 50-degree water as a part of a c... More
The Fort Wainwright Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area
The Fort Wainwright Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area hosted the 2019 March Madness Spring Festival on March 16 and 17 where Soldiers, Family and Civilians had the opportunity to compete in various ski and snow... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1,
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, prepares to enter the water during ice-breaking drills as part of cold-weather training in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 22, 2... More
U.S. Marines, sailors and their families run toward
U.S. Marines, sailors and their families run toward the water during the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 1, 2020. Each year, more than 300 ser... More
GREAT LAKES, Il. (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors jump into
GREAT LAKES, Il. (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors jump into the water during the Polar Plunge with Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Great Lakes at the marina aboard Naval Station Great Lakes. MWR hosted the event w... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1 (MRF-E), Marine Forces Europe and Africa, participate in the Polar Plunge as a part of extreme-cold weather training in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 1, 2021. MRF... More
Members from the Marine Corps Air Station New River
Members from the Marine Corps Air Station New River team dressed up as rock stars and roadies during the 2012 Onslow County Polar Plunge on Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 7. Here some of the participant... More
Participants run out of the cold Atlantic Ocean water
Participants run out of the cold Atlantic Ocean water Saturday during the Polar Plunge at MCB Camp Lejeune. The event helped raise awareness for the Special Olympics and people with disabilities.
First Lt. Justin Harrison, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron
First Lt. Justin Harrison, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance flight chief, leads his team onto Sloans Lake, Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 3, 2015. Harrison and his team participated in the third annual Sch... More
Bailey M. Weston participates in the sand castle building
Bailey M. Weston participates in the sand castle building contest during the 8th Annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 10. 2015. Over 400 people ... More
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their support for Special Olympics of Onslow County's 9th annual Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 9. Hundreds were “freezin’... More
Sgt. 1st Class William Hess, a combat engineer platoon
Sgt. 1st Class William Hess, a combat engineer platoon sergeant with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, originally from Gladstone, Mich., jumps into the icy cold lake during t... More
Latvian Sgt. J. Taukulis states his name and unit he
Latvian Sgt. J. Taukulis states his name and unit he is with before getting out of the water during the Polar Plunge event, which the U.S. Soldiers of 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilsec... More
U.S Air Force member Staff Sgt. Erik Clemenson, of
U.S Air Force member Staff Sgt. Erik Clemenson, of the 119th Security Forces Squadron, attempts a belly flop into a 34-degree Fahrenheit tank of water in 35-degree weather during the Polar Plunge fund raiser fo... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, hike the Norwegian mountains as a part of cold weather training, from Porsangmoen, Norway. Feb. 07, 2017. The Marines of... More
U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd
U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conducts ice breaking drills as a part of cold weather training, in Porsangmoen, Norway, Feb. 10, 2017. The Marines of Br... More
Scott Air Force Base members work alongside the surrounding
Scott Air Force Base members work alongside the surrounding communities to help support the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge at Carlyle Lake, Illinois, February 25, 2017. The Law Enforcement Torch Ru... More
Staff Sgt. Jason Thomas, the vice president of the
Staff Sgt. Jason Thomas, the vice president of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club 10th Mountain Division chapter stands with the ceremonial torch ready to lead the plunge into the water at the 2017 Polar Plunge at ... More
Participants attend the 3rd annual Polar Plunge at
Participants attend the 3rd annual Polar Plunge at Del Mar beach aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 1, 2018. Each year, more than 300 family and friends gather for food, music, raffles and the ocean plunge org... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sarah Cruz, a chemical, biological,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sarah Cruz, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 26, walks in snowshoes during exercise Ullr Shield on Fort McCoy, Wis., J... More
A Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 jumps
A Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 jumps into icy waters to complete an ice-breaking drill during a winter warfare exercise at Haltdalen Training Center, Norway, April 20, 2018. More than 70 Mari... More
U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment jumps into the Flekkefjord Sea during a polar bear plunge in Orkanger, Norway, Nov. 8, 2018. The participants jumped into the 50-degree water as a part of a c... More
The Fort Wainwright Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area
The Fort Wainwright Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area hosted the 2019 March Madness Spring Festival on March 16 and 17 where Soldiers, Family and Civilians had the opportunity to compete in various ski and snow... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1,
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, enters the water while conducting an ice-breaking drill as part of cold-weather training in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 22, ... More
Polar Bear Plunge participates exit the water during
Polar Bear Plunge participates exit the water during the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 1, 2020. Each year, more than 300 service members and... More
GREAT LAKES, Il. (Jan. 25, 2020) A banner for the Polar
GREAT LAKES, Il. (Jan. 25, 2020) A banner for the Polar Plunge with Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Great Lakes at the marina aboard Naval Station Great Lakes. MWR hosted the event with local military sup... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1 (MRF-E), Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct ice-breaking drills as a part of extreme cold weather training in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 1, 2021. MRF-E f... More
Team “Mandatory Fun,” also known as “The Avengers,”
Team “Mandatory Fun,” also known as “The Avengers,” gather for a photo after taking part in the 7th annual Polar Plunge at MCB Camp Lejeune. Participants braved the cold in order to raise awareness for the Spec... More
First Lt. Justin Harrison (far right), 90th Civil Engineer
First Lt. Justin Harrison (far right), 90th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance flight chief and his team, jumps into the icy waters of Sloans Lake, Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 3, 2015. Harrison and his team pa... More
Lauren T. Weston participates in the sand castle building
Lauren T. Weston participates in the sand castle building contest during the 8th Annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 10. 2015. Over 400 people ... More
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their support for Special Olympics of Onslow County's 9th annual Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 9. Hundreds were “freezin’ ... More
A Latvian soldier swims to the edge of the ice during
A Latvian soldier swims to the edge of the ice during the Polar Plunge event, which the U.S. Soldiers of 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, participated in, at Adazi Training... More
Sgt. 1st Class William Hess, a combat engineer platoon
Sgt. 1st Class William Hess, a combat engineer platoon sergeant with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, originally from Gladstone, Mich., jumps into the icy cold lake during t... More
U.S Air Force member Senior Airman Zak Bergstrom, of
U.S Air Force member Senior Airman Zak Bergstrom, of the 119th Security Forces Squadron, attempts a belly flop into a 34-degree Fahrenheit tank of water in 35-degree weather during the Polar Plunge fund raiser ... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, hike the Norwegian mountains as a part of cold weather training in Porsangmoen, Norway, Feb. 07, 2017. The Marines of Br... More
A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd
A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conducts an ice breaking drill as a part of cold weather training, in Porsangmoen, Norway, Feb. 10, 2017. The Marines o... More
Scott Air Force Base members work alongside the surrounding
Scott Air Force Base members work alongside the surrounding communities to help support the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge at Carlyle Lake, Illinois, February 25, 2017. The Law Enforcement Torch Ru... More
Some individuals and teams wore costumes or custom-designed
Some individuals and teams wore costumes or custom-designed shirts for the 2017 Polar Plunge at Sackets Harbor, New York April 8. The New York State Police Dive team said the water was approximately 39 degrees ... More
Penny Pendleton, the polar bear mascot for the 3rd
Penny Pendleton, the polar bear mascot for the 3rd annual Polar Plunge, greets guests with hugs and high fives at Del Mar beach aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 1, 2018. More than 300 Marine family and frien... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Daniel, a chemical,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Daniel, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, tests his snowshoes during exercise Ullr Shield ... More
U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment jumps into the Flekkefjord Sea during a polar bear plunge in Orkanger, Norway, Nov. 8, 2018. The participants jumped into the 50-degree water as a part of a c... More
The Fort Wainwright Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area
The Fort Wainwright Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area hosted the 2019 March Madness Spring Festival on March 16 and 17 where Soldiers, Family and Civilians had the opportunity to compete in various ski and snow... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1,
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, prepares to enter the water during ice-breaking drills as part of during cold-weather training in Setermoen, Norway, Nov.... More
Tasha Kuester and her son, both participants of the
Tasha Kuester and her son, both participants of the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge, run in the water at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 1, 2020. Each year, more than 300 servic... More
GREAT LAKES, Il. (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors jump into
GREAT LAKES, Il. (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors jump into the water during the Polar Plunge with Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Great Lakes at the marina aboard Naval Station Great Lakes. MWR hosted the event w... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1 (MRF-E), Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct ice-breaking drills as a part of extreme cold weather training in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 1, 2021. MRF-E f... More
Sailors and family members from Navy Expeditionary
Sailors and family members from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, pose for a team photo prior to the Special Olympics Virginia 2011 Polar Plunge, Feb. 5, at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. The NECC team rai... More
Participants brave the cold water Saturday during the
Participants brave the cold water Saturday during the 7th annual Polar Plunge at MCB Camp Lejeune to raise awareness for the Special Olympics and people with disabilities.
One of 23 teams jumps into the icy waters of Sloans
One of 23 teams jumps into the icy waters of Sloans Lake, Cheyenne, Wyo., during the third annual Schwartz Memorial Plunge, Jan. 3, 2015. All proceeds raised from the event were donated to the EOD Warrior Found... More
Children participate in the sand castle building contest
Children participate in the sand castle building contest during the 8th Annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 10. 2015. Over 400 people participa... More
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune staff members showed their support for Special Olympics of Onslow County's 9th annual Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 9. Hundreds were “freezin’ ... More
A Latvian engineer soldier asks U.S. Army 1st Sgt.
A Latvian engineer soldier asks U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Miguel Antia, the Task Force Latvia senior most enlisted noncommissioned officer with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, ori... More
Staff Sgt. Mark Sorrentino, a combat engineer squad
Staff Sgt. Mark Sorrentino, a combat engineer squad leader with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment stationed out of Vilseck, Germany, originally from Buffalo, N.Y., expresses how cold the water is during the Po... More