A MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing, prepares to transports U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine regiment, 4th Marine Division, to High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) training during ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 19th, 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. This photo has been altered for security purpose.)