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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones Johnson
Faces of Obangame Express 2024: Interview with Royal Netherlands Marine Corps
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet
May 12, 2024 | 3:03
240506-N-NS135-1001 (May 6, 2024) SEKONDI, Ghana - Royal Netherlands Marine Corps (Corps Mariniers) Reconnaissance Sniper Team shares their thoughts on being an instructor at Obangame Express 2024 maritime interdiction, tactical combat casualty care, and maritime crime scene investigation training at Ghana Western Naval Headquarters in Sekondi.
During Exercise Obangame Express 2024, the 13th rendition of the exercise, partner and allied forces collaborate to enhance collective maritime law enforcement capabilities, bolster national and regional security in West Africa, and foster greater interoperability among U.S., African, and multinational partners. The U.S. routinely exercises with like-minded nations in Africa to build enduring relationships and combined capacity to ensure and safety and security of the regional maritime environment. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adriones Johnson)
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