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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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 10, 2021) The final part of a three part series on the history of the caves under Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Built during World War II by the Japanese Imperial Navy and currently occupied by Destroyer Squadron 15. Take a look inside these historic caves in this series. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Codie L. Soule)
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