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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Video by Sgt. Jacob Lockhart
K-9 Veterans: Force Multipliers on the Battlefield
Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve
March 12, 2025 | 2:08
Military working dogs and their handlers assigned to Task Force Badger, Alpha Company, 7th Brigade Engineer Battalion, conduct training exercises March 11, 2025, Union III, Baghdad, Iraq. This video highlights their role as force multipliers on the battlefield, showcasing their skills in detection, patrol, and apprehension. The footage includes a live demonstration of their capabilities, night patrol operations, and checkpoint inspections, emphasizing their critical role in force protection and mission success. Additionally, the video features a historical segment on K9 Veterans Day, recognizing the legacy and contributions of military working dogs throughout history. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jacob Lockhart)
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