The coastline along U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak is seen Feb. 25, 2026 during Exercise ARCTIC EDGE 2026 (AE26). Kodiak Island serves as a key training location, allowing participants to practice operations in Alaska's unique and challenging environment, which is critical for ensuring readiness in austere Arctic conditions. AE26 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 Senior Airman Jack Rodgers)
| Date Taken: | 02.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.26.2026 16:13 |
| Photo ID: | 9537657 |
| VIRIN: | 260225-F-MI196-1022 |
| Resolution: | 5562x3701 |
| Size: | 4.67 MB |
| Location: | KODIAK, ALASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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