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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U.S. Army Soldiers Celebrate North Carolina Resident's Birthday During Hurricane Relief Efforts
2024 Hurricane Season DoD Support
Oct. 18, 2024 | 0:43
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, celebrate a little girls birthday during hurricane Helene relief efforts, Swannanoa, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 2024. As part of its Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission, the Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command and in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, provides support to civil authorities following natural disasters when authorized by the Secretary of Defense. The Defense Department’s coordinated response with interagency partners highlights national capabilities, readiness, and response efforts. (U.S. Army courtesy video)
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