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. 1st Class Nicolas A. Cloward
10th HRF Biological Response Operations Course
96th Troop Command
March 7, 2025 | 0:52
Members of the 10th HRF CBRN Task Force participated in the Biological Response Operations Course at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., March 7, 2025. The training was conducted by a team from the Counterterrorism Operations Support Center. (U.S Army National Guard Video by Sgt. 1st Class Nicolas A. Cloward)
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