Forward arming and refueling point (FARP) equipment is loaded and secured onto an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing to support U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Cold Bay Airfield, Alaska 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 video by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
Date Taken: | 08.18.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.17.2025 15:03 |
Category: | B-Roll |
Video ID: | 975822 |
VIRIN: | 250820-F-NW722-1002 |
Filename: | DOD_111272119 |
Length: | 00:01:32 |
Location: | ALASKA, US |
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High-Res. Downloads: | 4 |
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