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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Spiritual Readiness Month - YNC Tara Spencer
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Feb. 11, 2025 | 2:28
Patuxent RIVER, Maryland (Jan. 24, 2025) - YNC Tara Spencer discusses what spiritual readiness means to her during NAS Patuxent River's Spiritual Readiness Month. Spiritual readiness month is intended for Sailors to draw strength from their beliefs and practices, enabling them to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, honor, and purpose. While spirituality is at the core of the month’s programming, it does not mean the foundation of spiritual readiness is religious. Spiritual readiness encompasses the development of inner resources, coping mechanisms, and a sense of connectedness to something greater than oneself. In a military context, spiritual readiness is essential for facing the physical, emotional, and psychological demands of military service.
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