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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USS Freedom Carries Out Live Fire Exercise
Defense Imagery Management Operations Center
July 12, 2010 | 0:30
B-roll of the Littoral Combat Ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) carries out a live fire exercise with its MK-110 57mm gun during the at sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010, the world’s largest maritime exercise. Scenes include various footage of the MK-110 57mm gun firing. Produced by Petty Officer 3rd Class Spencer Mickler.
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