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 Griffin Kersting, Petty Officer 2nd Class Griffin Kersting
I Am NDW Profile - CS1 Destiny Jones
Naval District Washington
Oct. 17, 2023 | 1:59
It's National Dessert Day, and we have a delicious treat in store for you! For our I Am NDW profile, we are showcasing Culinary Specialist First Class Destiny Jones, an enlisted aide to the Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore, Commandant, Naval District Washington, whipping up a pumpkin spice muffin.
CS1 Jones also talks about what it's like to be a culinary specialist in the Navy and how she keeps up with the latest techniques and trends to elevate her baking and cooking skills.
P.S. This video was recorded prior to CS1 Jones's advancement to first class.
Congratulations on your advancement! Your hard work, determination, and exceptional skills have paid off. Your NDW family is proud of you!!! (U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)
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