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 Master Sgt. Eugene Taylor
332nd AEW Relinquishment of Command Ceremony
321st Air Expeditionary Wing
Dec. 4, 2011 | 1:33
The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing is carrying on the honor, heritage and tradition of the Tuskegee Airmen. Over the past 14 months, they’ve gone through many transitions, in support of the evolving mission of U. S. Forces-Iraq. Now, Air Force Sergeant Gene Taylor says their commanding general is moving on. Available in high definition.
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