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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U.S. Airmen from the 436th Security Forces Squadron learn combatives during their four-week pre-Raven training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 17, 2025. The pre-Raven training prepares the Airmen to attend the Ravens’ course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Liberty Matthews)
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