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 Maj. Michael O'Hagan
Aqueduct Racetrack NY (January 28, 2021) B-Roll
New York National Guard
Jan. 28, 2021 | 2:07
New York State agencies have come together in support of state efforts to provide mass COVID-19 vaccinations administered by the New York State Department of Health at Aqueduct Racetrack located in Resorts World Casino New York City, Queens, New York, January 28, 2021.
The National Guard has a growing number of Guardsmen and women deployed to the vaccination site to support staffing for the site. The New York State Department of Health conducts vaccination efforts, at the Aqueduct Racetrack, for essential workers and members of the community over age 65 beginning January 14, 2021. Eligible members of the public can register for a vaccine appointment through the Department of Health website: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Maj. Michael O’Hagan)
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