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 Stancy2 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 Lehrfeld5 weeks ago
Navy creates Arctic Service MedalThe creation of the medal comes as the Navy has ramped up operations and exercises in the Arctic in recent years.By Diana Stancy5 weeks ago
Marines hit the high North in separate Arctic exercisesTroops are looking at the Arctic to counter ongoing efforts by Russia and China there.By Todd South7 weeks ago
8,000+ soldiers tested in large-scale combat in the ArcticThe exercise included a 150-mile helicopter deep strike and armed snowmobile hunter-killer teams.By Todd South8 weeks ago
Multiple fixes in the works for Fort Liberty quality of life problemsPost officials are working an a host of short- and long-term solutions to decadeslong infrastructure issues.By Todd South2 months ago