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US Army wants doctrine for landing helicopters on Arctic ice
The Army Corps of Engineers’ research and development component is working to disprove old assumptions about the risks of landing on frozen lakes.
By Hope Hodge Seck
US base lost under Greenland’s ice reveals island’s strategic value
In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, geologist Paul Bierman explains the history of what happened to Camp Century, a secret Arctic base.
By Gemma Ware, The Conversation
US military has a long history in Greenland, from WWII to Cold War
"Before charging headlong into this icy island again, the U.S. would be remiss not to learn from past failures," argues an environmental science professor.
By Paul Bierman, University of Vermont, The Conversation
Why Trump is claiming the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security
Increasing international tensions, global warming and a changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the global trade and security debate.
Army Guardsman indicted for trying to ship military radio to Russia
Federal authorities also allege the Guardsman photographed a U.S. military base, believing it would benefit the Russian government.
By Todd South