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. Rodney Roldan
CJSOTF-I Special Report: Qwat Khasah Celebrate the Completion of Special Operations Training
Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve
July 17, 2018 | 1:31
A graduation ceremony took place for members of Iraq's Special Forces, or Qwat Khasah, at the Taji Military Complex in Taji, Iraq. Coalition Forces worked with the Qwat Khasah in the Al Anbar province, training, advising and assisting with missions against the Islamic State. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Rodney Roldan)
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