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U.S. Marines Join Arctic Edge 2026 with Greenland

2/25/2026

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The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve participates in Arctic Edge 2026, which began February 24, 2026, and will run through March 13, 2026.
The exercise is led by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).
Greenland is included for the first time as a site in Arctic Edge 2026.
The exercise aims to improve collaboration with Denmark, Canada, and U.S. agencies, and to protect infrastructure, counter-drone defenses, and Arctic survival training.

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The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve participates in Arctic Edge 2026, which began February 24, 2026, and will run through March 13, 2026.
The exercise is led by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).
Greenland is included for the first time as a site in Arctic Edge 2026.
The exercise aims to improve collaboration with Denmark, Canada, and U.S. agencies, and to protect infrastructure, counter-drone defenses, and Arctic survival training.