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Arctic Edge 25

MFR SEAL - FLAT - 2022
4th Marine Division / 4th Marine Aircraft Wing
Alaska, United States of America
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Arctic Edge 25 is a Joint Chiefs of Staff designated joint and combined field training exercise oriented on homeland defense in the Alaska/Arctic region. This exercise provides an opportunity to highlight cross command coordination in the Alaskan theater of operations for homeland defense. 

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Video by Sgt. Scott Jenkins

2/14 at ARCTIC EDGE 2025

  • Arctic Edge 2025
  • Aug. 27, 2025 | 1:51

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participate in ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25) Alaska, Aug. 8-24th, 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 video by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)

Arctic Edge 25 VIDEO GALLERY
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The youngest Marine in attendance Lance Cpl. Chad Gilbert, left, the oldest Marine in attendance Retired Staff Sergeant Mike Coon, center, and Col. Walker Field, chief of staff of Marine Forces Reserve, right, carry on the Marine Corps tradition at a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the 244th Marine Corps Birthday at Grace Episcopal Church, Saint Francisville, Louisiana Nov. 10, 2019. Retired Staff Sergeant Mike Coon is a member of the Marine Corps League Choctaw Detachment 778. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher England)