23 February 2026 NORAD and U.S. Northern Command to conduct Arctic Edge 2026 North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) will conduct ARCTIC EDGE 2026 (AE26), a joint and combined multi-domain Field Training Exercise (FTX) in various locations throughout Alaska and Greenland from Feb. 23 - March 13, 2026. All training activities in
18 September 2024 CNO presents first-ever Arctic Service Medal to Submariners Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti presented the newly created Arctic Service Medal to submariners and civilians, Sept. 17. This award recognizes their exceptional service and dedication during operations in the strategic Arctic region.