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 Senior Airman Elijah Dority
Waive Your Shave! Not Your Medical Needs!
AFN Aviano
Nov. 20, 2023 | 0:49
The video spot featuring the AFN eagle highlights the Air Force shaving waivers at Aviano Air Base, Italy, on November 20, 2023. Shaving waivers are issued to Airmen who are not able to shave due to various medical conditions such as pseudofolliculitis barbae (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Elijah Dority)
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