U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathan Llorente, a field radio operator, with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine regiment, 4th Marine Division, hammers a stake into the ground during High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) as part of ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25), at Cold Bay, Alaska, Aug. 17th, 2025. Specialized Arctic training generates valuable lessons learned for warfighters and enablers ensuring they can execute their assigned missions in any environment. AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)