Arctic SAREX
The October 30-31, 2013 Alaska Arctic Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) is a Combined, Joint exercise between the United States and Canada. Its goal is to test the interoperability of U.S. and Canadian SAR forces and equipment in an Arctic SAR response.
During Arctic Shield 2012, the Coast Guard performed its statutory missions to ensure the Arctic remained a safe, secure and environmentally sustainable region. The operation focused on operations, outreach and an assessment of capabilities. The harsh environment, limited infrastructure and logistics poseed unique challenges when conducting operations in the Arctic. To overcome these...
Arctic Shock is a combined U.S. and Norwegian exercise supporting the National Strategy for the Arctic Region that enhances multi-combatant command relationships, airborne interoperability, and Arctic capabilities. The exercise takes place from March 18 to 22, in Bardufoss, Norway, with around 150 U.S. Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division and around 100 soldiers from the Norwegian Armed...
Arctic Thunder is a biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Featuring more than 40 Air Force, Army and civilian aerial acts and an expected crowd of more than 200,000 people, it is the largest two-day event in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world.
Arctic Warrior 21 is a cold weather training event that includes airborne operations, situational training exercises (STX), and a live fire exercise, all occurring from Feb. 8-19, in both the Donnelly Training Area and Richardson Training Area. A battalion task force that includes cavalry, engineer, and sustainment units for support, will conduct an airborne insertion to Donnelly Drop Zone and...
U.S. Army Alaska is hosting the annual USARAK Winter Games at the Black Rapids Training Site, south of Fort Greely, March 4-5, 2021.
Battalions from both Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Fort Wainwright will be represented by 9-Soldier teams in the games. The winning team will be recognized as the most proficient Arctic Tough Soldiers in USARAK.
USARAK Winter Games events include...
Ardent Defender is an annual explosive ordnance disposal training exercise hosted by the Canadian Armed Forces. Ardent Defender hosts EOD professionals from the U.S., Canada, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Ardent Defender is part of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Partnership with Canada, focused on strengthening relationships with...
The ARDENT SENTRY exercise series provides a highly complex, integrated training environment where federal, state and local emergency responders can practice their procedures and validate their processes. ARDENT SENTRY 13 is primarily a Command Post Exercise, but includes field training (FTX) events within the exercise. Those FTX events take place in Montana, Florida, Virginia and South...
