Dr. Cameron Carlson, Dean of the College of Business and Security Management, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, discusses the arctic as both a region and a domain in a brief with a joint-service delegation during Distinguished Visitor’s (DV) Day as part of exercise Arctic Edge 2024 (AE24) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 4, 2024. Understanding the necessary resources and training needed for effective operations in the arctic allows for greater integration and coordination across the government and between partner nations. AE24 DV Day served as a dynamic forum and facilitated discussions among military leaders, government officials, and academic experts on key issues related to the future of homeland defense in the arctic. The event featured site visits, demonstrations, and presentations, emphasizing the integration of diverse perspectives to strengthen regional partnerships. Arctic Edge 2024 is a U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise demonstrating the U.S. military’s capabilities in extreme cold weather, joint force readiness, and U.S. military commitment to mutual strategic security interests in the arctic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)