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NATO member Norway to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
Norway would be the third country after the Netherlands and Denmark to donate F-16 planes.
By Jan M. Olsen, The Associated Press
Frontline Photos: March 13, 2022
Taking off for training, paratroopers loading up for deployment, resting in the sunshine and more in this week’s frontline photos.
Give us your undies back, Norway tells departing troops
The Norwegian military said Monday that it is struggling with dwindling supplies, in part due to the pandemic.
US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic
As Russia assumed the chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the U.S. rallied other members to oppose Moscow’s plans to set maritime rules in the Northern Sea Route.
Russia’s northernmost base projects its power across Arctic
The Russian base was built using new construction technologies as part of Kremlin efforts to bolster the military amid spiraling tensions with the West following Russia's 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula.
Best pics of the week: March 14, 2021
U.S. forces train at Camp Fuji, Ike conducts operations in the Mediterranean, security forces train at exercise Mosaic Tiger at Avon Park Air Force Range, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Army Alaska wants to recruit cold-weather lovers and have them train with Norwegians, Indians in Himalayas
Army Alaska wants to source more volunteers from soldiers still in training, rather than rely solely on picking soldiers at random to head to its northern outposts.
By Kyle Rempfer
Where will Germany-based US troops go? The coming weeks may tell.
Secretary's visit hints at new basing, rotations.
By Todd South
US Navy surface ships enter the Barents Sea for the first time since mid-1980s
“In these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we maintain our steady drumbeat of operations across the European theater, while taking prudent measures to protect the health of our force."
By Shawn Snow
A Marine crisis response task force covering Africa is stuck in Italy and Spain over COVID-19 concerns
“In compliance with DOD guidance, the scheduled redeployment of the current rotation of SPMAGTF-CR-AF has been delayed in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure to our forces and to stateside communities.”
By Shawn Snow
Marines stuck in Norway as incoming rotation may be delayed over COVID-19 concerns
“In compliance with DOD guidance, the scheduled redeployment of the current rotation of MRF-E has been delayed in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure to our forces and to stateside communities."
By Shawn Snow