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Marines hit the high North in separate Arctic exercises
Troops are looking at the Arctic to counter ongoing efforts by Russia and China there.
By Todd South
How Michigan’s Camp Grayling can boost US military’s Arctic readiness
The DoD recognizes the importance of cold weather training, and that training can happen in Michigan.
By U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D.-Mich.
Here’s how the Marine Corps plans to overhaul its 25 installations
The Corps needs to examine how quality of life on base, including not only barracks but also other kinds of housing and health care, affects retention.
National Guard preps for potential Arctic conflicts with Russia, China
As China and Russia increase northern operations, the National Guard is preparing to help defend NATO territory.
Will the Ukraine war slow Russia’s Arctic push?
Drones could offer the West an opening to catch up with Russia, bogged down in Ukraine, in establishing a foothold in the warming Arctic.
Will a $1M oyster-shell plan stop this Marine base from flooding?
The second-oldest post in the Corps is especially vulnerable to climate change, scientists say.
Veteran homelessness made harder by climate change
Extreme weather can make daily life effectively impossible for those living without guaranteed shelter — and can delay access to needed resources.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse
White House Arctic strategy calls for enhanced military presence
The enhanced U.S. posture aims to deter increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region as global warming rapidly melts the Polar ice caps.
Campaigning at the top of the world: The Arctic and homeland defense
It is becoming increasingly apparent that competitors, such as Russia and China, desire to influence international norms and alter the behaviors of allies, partners and Arctic-focused countries for the benefit of these competitor nations.
By Gen. Glen D. VanHerck
How Sweden and Finland could reshape NATO’s northern security
The accession of Finland and Sweden, historically neutral nations, is expected to transform Europe’s security landscape for years to come. Their armed forces and geography would seriously complicate any further aggression Russia might want to try in the region, defense officials and national security experts say.
By Joe Gould