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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Oregon Infantry at Yakima Training Center
Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office
April 1, 2025 | 1:42
Oregon National Guard soldiers conduct weapons qualifications and demolitions training at Yakima Training Center in preparation for Horn of Africa deployment. The footage shows members of 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment Rear Detachment, 741st Brigade Engineer Battalion, and H Company, 141st Forward Support Company demonstrating proficiency with M4 rifles, M17 pistols, M500 shotguns, M320 grenade launchers, claymore mines, and C4 explosives. Annual Training 2025 focuses on mission-essential tasks and combat readiness as 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team elements prepare for their overseas assignment.
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