Members of the 44th Field Engineers

Members of the 44th Field Engineers

Getting ready for the big plunge

Cpl. Chris Buckley and Cpl. Ryan Hickie Members of the 44th Field Engineers, prepare for the annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim.

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