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 Sgt. R.W. Hairston
Airborne Review 2018
49th Public Affairs Detachment
May 24, 2018 | 5:07
BROLL from the 82nd Airborne Division’s All American Week Review on Fort Bragg, N.C., May 24, 2018. AAW is an annual opportunity for 82nd Abn. Div. paratroopers past and present converged on the center of the military universe to celebrate being members of America's Guard of Honor.
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