Arctic Edge 2026

VMR-1 and 2/14 HIRAIN

The Arctic

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AE26 is a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Tier 2 Joint Field Training Exercise (FTX) in the Alaska Theater of Operations (AKTO). AE26 will also include USNORTHCOM activities in Greenland, focusing on joint and combined homeland defense readiness and operations in the Arctic region. AE26 is aligned with Large Scale Global Exercise 26 (LSGE26), a globally integrated joint force FTX with defense partners and interagency organizations intended to shape the strategic operating environment, promote global integration and integrated deterrence, and mitigate strategic risk.

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Name: First Lieutenant Quiarra Barros
Address: 2000 Opelousas Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone: (504) 697-9339
eMail: mfrcommstrat@usmc.mil

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Marine Forces Reserve Marine honored for outstanding community service

Capt. Samuel L. Baumer (second from right), adjutant for Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, is presented the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee Community Service award by retired Marine Maj. Gen. David M. Mize (right), chairman of the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee, during the Armed Forces Day celebration at the National World War II Museum, May 21, 2016. Baumer was recognized for his outstanding efforts in improving the local community and for setting an excellent example to his fellow Marines. Marine Forces Reserve operates from 160 locations across the U.S. allowing the Marines the unique opportunity to connect with the communities in which they live. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens | VIRIN: 160521-M-CK972-001.JPG

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