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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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Scott Peterson, a California Army National Guard Soldier assigned to Joint Task Force Rattlesnake, talks about the pride his team takes in working the Caldor Fire. Task Force Rattlesnake was created by Office of the Governor of California in 2019 to help combat wildfires and accelerate the pace of forest management. (U.S. Army National Guard video by David Loeffler)
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