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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PTSD Awareness Across the AFMS and Beyond
Air Force Medical Service
June 27, 2025 | 2:29
“I know I'm not the only one out there. I know my situation is a little bit different, but PTSD doesn't just come from suicide or combat. It can come from any type of traumatic event, and sometimes we don't know what traumatic events people are living with.”

In recognition of PTSD Awareness Day, U.S. Air Force Capt. Grace Racanco shares her story of struggle, survival and resilience in the wake of profound loss. Those seeking to learn more about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the resources available can visit: https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/Resources/Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder-PTSD/. (U.S. Air Force video by Megan Hearst)
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