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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25th FS participates in Buddy Squadron for the last time
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Jan. 24, 2025 | 1:49
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron and the 25th Fighter Generation Squadron participate in their last Buddy Squadron exercise at Wonju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21-24, 2025. The Buddy Squadron program is a week-long aerial training event where ROKAF and U.S. Air Force pilots collaboratively exchange tactics and best practices while strengthening their long standing partnership. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff. Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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