US doesn’t want to make Arctic contested battlespace, admiral says“There’s no desire to over-militarize or create a theme of a contested battlespace in the Arctic," the commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet said.By Diana Stancy4 weeks ago
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld7 weeks ago
Sensing fabric, special food among Army’s cold weather training toolsHere are some of the extreme cold weather efforts now in development from Army researchers.By Hope Hodge Seck4 months ago
OPTEMPO, ‘resource shortfalls’ plague Alaska brigade: leaked reportThe external assessment, a climate improvement tool, also praised the unit’s ‘pride’ and ‘cohesion’ at lower levels.By Davis Winkie7 months ago
SEALs operate in the Arctic during Polar DaggerOperation Polar Dagger earlier this month sought to showcase how the SEALs can conduct missions alongside the conventional fleet.By Geoff Ziezulewicz8 months ago
These new units take center stage in massive Pacific exerciseThe multidomain task forces are getting their turn in the spotlight in Talisman Sabre 2023.By Todd South9 months ago
First US deep water port for the Arctic to host military, cruise shipsThe port will accommodate larger cruise ships, and military vessels to counter the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the Arctic.11 months ago
The first US deep water port for the Arctic to host militaryU.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, an Alaska Republican, said the expanded port will become the centerpiece of U.S. strategic infrastructure in the Arctic.11 months ago
US, NATO wrap up joint exercises in the Baltics, Europe’s High North U.S. military higher-ups described the BALTOPS and Arctic Challenge exercises as essential steps in solidifying the NATO alliance.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo11 months ago
Got a ticket to ride: Alaskan soldiers offered free flights home11th Airborne Division soldiers are being authorized one round-trip ticket to their home of record now through the end of the year.By Jonathan Lehrfeld11 months ago
Air National Guard rescue flight highlights Alaska’s unique challengesThe Alaska Air National Guard traveled nearly 660 miles to rescue a pregnant woman on a small island two miles from Russia.13 months ago
OpinionHow Michigan’s Camp Grayling can boost US military’s Arctic readinessThe DoD recognizes the importance of cold weather training, and that training can happen in Michigan.By U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D.-Mich.15 months ago