A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing takes off from Joint Base
Elmendorf-Richardson during ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25), Aug. 18, 2025. AE25 provided Special Operations
Command North the opportunity to test a range of capabilities and response options to deter, disrupt, degrade,
and deny competitor activity in the Arctic in support of globally integrated layered defense of the homeland.
AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness,
demonstrate capabilities, and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo
by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
| Date Taken: | 08.18.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.03.2025 11:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9285956 |
| VIRIN: | 250818-F-NW722-1211 |
| Resolution: | 4338x2892 |
| Size: | 2.42 MB |
| Location: | ALASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 95 |
| Downloads: | 21 |
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