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 Sgt. Michael Thorn
Patton reenactor continues legacy of service
211th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
March 23, 2019 | 1:02
This multimedia package features a reenactor for Gen. George S. Patton discussing his life researching the famed World War II general during Living History Weekend, hosted by College Station's Museum for the American GI. Video by Army Reserve Sgt. Michael Thorn.
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