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 Riley Gasdia
USS Bataan Electronics Technicians Play a Role In Flight Quarters
USS Bataan (LHD 5)
Jan. 23, 2024 | 1:29
231024-N-OQ442-1001 Behind the Scene of Flight Quarters Aboard USS Bataan
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 24, 2023) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Frank Piscatella, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), describes the responsibilities of the Electronics Technicians in order to successfully launch aircrafts off of the flight deck in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Oct. 24. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Riley Gasdia)
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