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 Cpl. Zachary Scanlon
First Aircraft Landing on New Auxiliary Field in Yuma
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Feb. 24, 2014 | 2:03
AV-8B Harrier pilots with Marine Attack Squadron 214 landed for the first time on the newly constructed "Auxiliary Landing Field" on one of the ranges of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 25. In attendance was the commanding officer of MCAS Yuma, Col. Robert Kuckuk, Marine Aircraft Group 13 CO, Col. Christopher McPhillips, and various other MCAS Yuma squadron CO's. Available in high definition.
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