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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Video by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis
Team Fairchild’s Medical Airmen Ambulance crew, stay mission ready (b-roll)
92nd Air Refueling Wing
Aug. 9, 2023 | 1:45
Senior Airman Morganne Page, 92nd Medical Group ambulance services crew, describes the ambulance services career at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 9, 2023. Airmen with the 92nd MDG stay mission ready by crewing Fairchild AFB's ambulance alongside firefighters from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire and Emergency Services flight. Our ambulance crews sustain the quality of life, quality of service and safety of the base, ensuring that our Airmen can continue executing our mission of sustaining rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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