Arctic Forge 25 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led biennial exercise that leverages Arctic host nation exercises Local Defense Exercise 25 in Finland and Joint Viking 25 in Norway, February 17-28, 2025, to build Arctic readiness and interoperability in support of the U.S. Army's Arctic Strategy.

Arctic Forge 25 is focused on building the U.S. Army’s Arctic capabilities including deployment to the Arctic, Arctic multi-domain operations, and Arctic sustainment, and includes approximately 330 U.S. and 750 multinational participants from Canada (TBD), Finland and Norway.

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Precision and Camaraderie: 2025 2-Gun Competition Wraps at Fort Indiantown Gap
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June 16, 2025 | 0:08
A competitor engages steel targets during the 2025 FTIG 2-Gun Steel Shoot at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, June 14, 2025. The event challenged participants with rifle and pistol stages focused on speed, accuracy and weapon handling, bringing together Soldiers and civilian staff in a competitive, morale-boosting environment. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Vail Forbeck)
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