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 Matthew C Clouse
Air Force Entomologist
88th Air Base Wing
Oct. 30, 2012 | 5:14
Dr. Will Reeves is an Air Force civilian public health consult entomologist. His mission is to provide public health support to protect servicemembers from vector
bourne diseases like malaria. He receives and studies insects from military installations around the world and provides
information to the field based on his findings. Available in high definition.
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