Courtesy Story | Arctic Edge | 09.16.2025
Special Operations Command North successfully wrapped up Arctic Edge 25 (AE25), a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command–led homeland defense exercise spanning Alaska from Aug. 1–31, 2025. AE25 showcased integration of multi-domain capabilities, innovative logistics, and joint interoperability throughout one of the world’s most challenging environments....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Carly Feliciano | Arctic Edge | 08.27.2025
The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command hosted ARCTIC EDGE 2025, a premier joint and combined multi-domain field training exercise, across multiple locations in Alaska from August 1-31, 2025. This critical exercise aims to enhance the U.S. military’s Arctic readiness and fortify cooperation among key allies....
Story by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears | Arctic Edge | 08.24.2025
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — When Marines and Sailors needed to move thousands of miles into the Arctic for Exercise Arctic Edge 25, Marine Transport Squadron 1 (VMR-1) answered the call. VMR-1, part of Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, provides mission-sensitive long-range air transport and logistical support for personnel and cargo across combatant......
Story by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears | Arctic Edge | 08.24.2025
From the frozen peaks of Alaska to a thunderstorm of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, every challenge pushes the limits of skill and precision. Joint collaboration with U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, supporting U.S. North Command (USNORTHCOM) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) homeland security effort, rapidly employing......
Story by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears | Arctic Edge | 08.24.2025
For Reserve Marines, service means balancing family, civilian careers and education while still answering the call when the nation needs them. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Fernando Carrillo, a radio operator with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, represents that commitment as he trains alongside his unit during Arctic Edge 2025. The Arctic trains Marines with biting......
