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. Cody Harding
U.S. Soldiers with Task Force Estonia Bring Out the Big Guns for Live-Fire Exercise - For Social Media
13th Public Affairs Detachment
June 14, 2015 | 0:18
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division practice fire and maneuver with their armored assets at Central Training Area near Tapa, Estonia June 13 and 14.
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