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 Staff Sgt. Chau Le
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California National Guard Primary
May 30, 2025 | 1:33
U.S. Army Spc. Dzianis Yafremenka, finance management technician, 251st Finance Management Company, battles fierce competition during the training year 2025 California Best Warrior Competition. Amid the challenges of his military duties and personal journey, Yafremenka demonstrated exceptional dedication and resilience. Emerging victorious in the junior enlisted category, Yafremenka earned the honor of representing California at the Regional VII Best Warrior Competition held in May 2025 in Arizona. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Chau Le)
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