Marines


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
Operation Santa Drop
U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve pose for a photo aboard a C-130 transport aircraft with VMGR-234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve prior to “Operation Santa Drop” at Camp Shelby Joint Training Center, Mississippi, November 10, 2022. In celebration of Toys for Tots 75th anniversary, the Marines of 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company assisted Staff Sergeant Clause by conducting toy deliveries to military children via parachute. Toys for Tots is a Marine Corps Reserve charitable program that collects, organizes, and distributes toys to less fortunate children across the nation in hopes of bringing happiness to children, and relief to families, during the Christmas season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

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