“The Arctic is more accessible than it has ever been, we want to make sure we are playing our part in meeting the Department of Defense objectives for Arctic strategy.”-Captain Eric Chan, New York Air National Guard, perhaps referencing the fact that climate change has greatly increased Russia’s activity in the Arctic
From 20FEB2020 to 07MAR2020, Army National Guard units from Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin, are taking part in Arctic Eagle-20, held in Alaska.
Also taking place about the same time is Arctic Edge-20, running from 24FEB2020 to 06MAR2020. It includes the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian forces.
Of course there is cross-over training between all the military participants in both Arctic Eagle and Arctic Edge. According to one press release, the wargame-ers experienced temps as low as minus 29F (-34C)!
Video report, Royal Canadian Air Force Brigadier General explains the purpose of Arctic Eagle/Edge:
Video, Alaska National Guard CH-47 Chinook sustainment operation:
Video, everybody should own the latest & greatest military issue Arctic Shelter:
See the CHINOOK ON ICE
Arctic Eagle 2018: WYOMING INVADES ALASKA!