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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Phoenix Express 2024 Capt. Patel Interview
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet
Nov. 25, 2024 | 1:50
241118-N-JA925-1002 TUNIS, Tunisia (Nov. 15, 2024) – Capt. Harish Patel, Phoenix Express 2024 exercise director, speaks about Phoenix Express 2024 during the closing ceremony for the exercise in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 15, 2024. Phoenix Express 24 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chance Hanson)
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