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Military hypothermia and frostbite decline as cold-weather ops ramp up
Even as more troops participate in cold-weather training, injuries associated with the cold are on the way down.
Louisiana sends National Guard to tornado disaster area
Louisiana activated 300 National Guard personnel to clear roads and provide security and engineering support.
Guard members leave frigid ND for cold-weather training
Thirteen members of the North Dakota National Guard, along with members of the Mississippi Air National Guard, will participate in the training exercises.
Skiing and survival shelters: soldier winter fieldwork at Fort McCoy
Fort McCoy, Wisconsin was established in 1909 and has trained more than 100,000 military personnel since 1984.
By Todd South
Anchorage will be the new home for DoD Arctic Security Studies
Defense Department Regional Centers are international academic institutions for bilateral and multilateral research and training with the goal of building strong relationships with international security leaders.
Cocoa extract and bodybuilding moves: How the Army is keeping Arctic troops warm
Simple oversights in other terrain, such as a lost glove or excessive sweating, can be deadly at the high northern reaches.
By Todd South
Lawmakers want US Army to quicken purchase of Arctic-capable vehicles
The Army should move faster to get vehicles that can operate in harsh Arctic conditions, Senate appropriators said in the Defense Subcommittee's version of the FY21 defense spending bill.
By Jen Judson
New Arctic Tab comes with a Ranger Tab spin to show importance of cold-weather fighting
While the move may seem small, it comes during a time of increased competition for resources in the Arctic region with Russian, and even China.
By Kyle Rempfer
No more hands in pockets: Army scientists testing how to keep warm without gloves
If successful, the device could help soldier dexterity in cold temperatures.
By Todd South
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
Tired of sweating in your ACUs? Try these new hot-weather cammies
The uniform will be available for purchase but not a required clothing bag item.
By Todd South