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 Senior Airman Zachary Wright
GT23: POL B-Roll
Minot Air Force Base
April 11, 2023 | 2:52
U.S. Airmen with the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants shop refuel government operated vehicles during Global Thunder 23 (GT23) on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 11, 2023. Strategic deterrence is the top priority for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). Exercise GT23 is an annual command and control and field training exercise designed to train Department of Defense forces and assess joint operational readiness across all of USSTRATCOM's mission areas, with a specific focus on nuclear readiness. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Zachary Wright)
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