AUGUST 21, 2025 – Training in the Arctic means braving freezing winds, icy seas and rugged terrain. But for soldiers assigned to the 3rd Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) it’s just another day in the life.
A joint force team of soldiers, Marines, airmen and Coast Guardsmen traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, to complete training in some of the world’s harshest conditions.
Exercise Arctic Edge, led by North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, demonstrates the U.S. military’s capabilities in extreme cold weather, joint force readiness and commitment to mutual strategic security interests in the Arctic region.
The launch of a high-altitude balloon from the Malemute Drop Zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, contributed to the exercise’s focus on advancing technology and operational readiness in the Arctic’s challenging environment.
The training focused on port operations. Because of strict tide schedules, training was held concurrently. Soldiers completed vessel docking and roll-on/roll-off procedures along with drivers’ training, reacting to indirect fire, and loading/unloading operations.
Ultimately, the exercise is all about teamwork. Side-by-side, service members sharpen their ability to operate together. When the going gets tough, their bond gets tougher.
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