Lt. Col. Daniel Ludwig, squadron commander of 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, discusses tactics and plans for Arctic Forge at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2025. Arctic Forge 25 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led biennial exercise held in Finland and Norway from Feb. 17 to Feb. 28. U.S. troops have the skills to survive and fight in these austere conditions. Arctic Forge 25 is an opportunity to hone these skills further and gain valuable knowledge from Arctic allies. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Makenna Tilton)