Press Release
☷National Guard Conducts Arctic Training with Canada
National Guard ( By Press Release office)
Mar 05,2024
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A group of National Guard members from Vermont , New Hampshire , Virginia , and Alaska , along with active - duty members of the Army , Navy , and Marine Corps , are currently taking part in a training exercise in the Arctic alongside the Canadian Army . This exercise , known as Guerrier Nordique , focuses on developing skills and best practices for operating and surviving in extreme conditions . U . S . Army Lt . Col . Jason Beams , leading the U . S . group , is excited to work with their Canadian counterparts and build upon their partnership . This is the fifth year that Beams and his team from Vermont have participated in the exercise , with members from other states joining in as well . The training event has evolved from domestic operations to include combat tactics , providing valuable experience in the harsh environment of the High Arctic . The strong relationship between the Canadian and U . S . military is highlighted during this joint exercise , with lessons learned being shared across the military to inform future decisions in Arctic operations .
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