About Arctic Shock

Arctic Shock is a combined U.S. and Norwegian exercise supporting the National Arctic Strategy that enhances multi-combatant command relationships, airborne interoperability, and Arctic capabilities. 

The exercise takes place from March 18 to 22, 2024, in Bardufoss, Norway, with around 150 U.S. Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division and around 100 soldiers from the Norwegian Armed Forces participating. 

The exercise consists of an over-the-pole movement from Alaska to Norway, an airborne jump, and a field training exercise focused on cold-weather capabilities demonstrating the U.S. commitment to defend the High North.

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1/75th Rangers Jump
3rd Combat Aviation Brigade
July 20, 2016 | 0:50
U.S. Army Rangers from 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment jump from 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade UH-60M Black Hawk and CH-47F Chinook helicopters during water insertion training off the coast of Tybee Island, Georgia July 20. ‪
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