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 Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez
5th Munitions Squadron Powers BTF 25-2 with Precision and Pride
Minot Air Force Base
Feb. 28, 2025 | 1:13
A video highlighting the 5th Munitions Squadron’s support to Bomber Task Force 25-2 operations at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 27, 2025. The MUNS team ensures the rapid and precise assembly of munitions, providing the firepower needed to support strategic deterrence and global stability as U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses and aircrews work with Allies and partners to demonstrate the collective strength of NATO, proving NATO forces are ready and postured with combat-credible capability to assure, deter, and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez)
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