U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers conducted security operations training in Alaska during exercise Arctic Edge 2018. Held under the authority of U.S. Northern Command, Arctic Edge 2018 is a biennial, large-scale, joint training exercise that prepares and tests the U.S. military’s ability to operate tactically in the extreme cold-weather conditions found in Arctic environments.
(Fairbanks Alaska) The U.S. military conducts mission-based training events year-round, but Arctic Edge 2018 is a unique opportunity that has brought over 1,500 U.S. military personnel from more than 20 units together to train in arctic conditions throughout the Alaska range.
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaskan Command to host ARCTIC EDGE 2018, a joint military training exercise, March 12-23, 2018 across Alaska.
