Latest "cold weather training" stories

Some Marines stuck in Norway return home as new rotation anticipated in late spring

“In accordance with Department of Defense health and travel guidelines, their return to the United States had originally been delayed in order to safeguard the health of local Norwegian and US communities, as well as our Marines and Sailors.”

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

NORTHCOM commander says US needs Arctic early warning system

Russia has deployed thousands of troops to the Arctic region for training and is expected to field 13 polar icebreakers by 2035. The U.S. has only one working heavy polar icebreaker.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

This is the new ski system the Marine Corps just chose to help increase Arctic mobility

The Scout skis are shorter and wider than traditional backcountry military skis.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

With an increasing footprint in the Arctic, the Corps may need a new snow vehicle

The BvS10 has a range of 200 miles and can mount a CROWS weapon system.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

Russia argues the Marine Corps’ beefed-up presence in Norway is an attack

Russia warned there would be consequences following Norway's decision to invite 700 Marines for training.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines — and Coasties, too — test arctic war-fighting skills in Alaska exercise

Arctic Edge is a biennial exercise that brings together members of all the U.S. military to work on extreme cold weather training and tactics.

6 years ago

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