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 Staff Sgt. Candin Muniz, Airman 1st Class Alexis Sandoval
AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship B-Roll
27th Special Operations Wing
March 6, 2023 | 2:25
B-Roll featuring the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship. Footage contains aircraft takeoff, landing and live-fire maneuvers.
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