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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B-Roll: CLB-15 Conducts Helicopter Support Team Operations at Tiger TRIUMPH 24
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
March 28, 2024 | 1:27
U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, showcase helicopter support team operations during Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH on Kakinada Beach, India, March 28, 2024. Tiger TRIUMPH is a U.S.-India tri-service amphibious exercise focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief readiness and interoperability. Tiger TRIUMPH enables U.S. and Indian Armed Forces to improve interoperability and bilateral, joint, and service readiness in the Indian Ocean region and beyond to better achieve mutual regional security objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)
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