Military exercises in Alaska, Greenland test forces on operating in Arctic conditions

CBS News
March 13, 2026
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U.S. military conducts Arctic exercises in Alaska and Greenland with allies.

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The U.S. military joined a multi-national exercise across Alaska and Greenland to prepare forces for austere Arctic operations. Military officials said such training needs to occur more regularly to prepare for future missions in harsh polar conditions.

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Multi-national forces are training for Arctic operations amid increasing polar competition.

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