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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Capt. Krista Abernethy - Mother’s Day 2022 Greeting
386th Air Expeditionary Wing
April 28, 2022 | 0:15
U.S. Air Force Capt. Krista Abernethy, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management flight commander deployed to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, gives a Mother’s Day greeting to loved ones, April 28, 2022. Capt. Abernethy’s hometown is St. Joseph, Missouri. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright)
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