Green Berets assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) pack gear in preparation for a RAPIDS infil during Operation Polar Dagger in Nome, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2026. Polar Dagger is a demonstration of rapidly deployable joint U.S. Special Operations Forces to the Alaskan Arctic to refine a range of capabilities and response options to deter, disrupt, degrade, and deny competitor activity in the Arctic in support of U.S. Northern Command and layered defense of the homeland. (U.S. Army photo by Bridget Donovan)
This photo was altered for security purposes in accordance with USSOCOM Manual 360-1 route
| Date Taken: | 08.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.24.2026 15:23 |
| Photo ID: | 9885639 |
| VIRIN: | 260818-A-PJ643-1003 |
| Resolution: | 6582x4388 |
| Size: | 5.46 MB |
| Location: | NOME, ALASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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