Arctic Forge

 

 

Arctic Forge is a biennial exercise designed to enhance cold-weather operational capabilities and strengthen U.S.-European Arctic partnerships. Conducted in Norway, Finland, and other Arctic regions, it focuses on cold-weather operations, airborne movement, and Arctic defense capabilities. The exercise demonstrates U.S. commitment to defending the High North and bolsters NATO Arctic cooperation.

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10th Mountain, 11th Airborne Division Soldiers train on the Finnish RK 62 Assault Rifle
27th Public Affairs Detachment
Feb. 24, 2025 | 2:07
Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division (LI), and the 11th Airborne Division fire the RK 62, a Finnish assault rifle, in the Sodankylä Training Area, Finland during Arctic Forge 25, Feb. 22, 2025. Arctic Forge 25 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led biennial exercise held in Finland and Norway, from Feb. 17- Feb. 28. U.S. troops have the skills to survive and fight in these austere conditions. Arctic Forge 25 is an opportunity to hone these skills further and gain valuable knowledge from Arctic Allies. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Salvador Castro)
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10th Mountain, 11th Airborne Division Soldiers train on the Finnish RK 62 Assault Rifle
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