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for the Wilson Center discussion, said the Army must prepare itself for large-scale operations in the Arctic. “We have to deal with the world as it is, and that means preparing for great power competition with China, and to a lesser extent, with Russia. The Arctic region is an extension of that competition, even as the security envi- ronment in the Arctic is being fundamentally altered by the impact of climate change.”


What is the Army’s role in this unique environment? “As a force organized, trained and equipped for land warfare, the Army must adapt and change to be relevant in the Arctic,” Garrett said. “Success requires adapting existing capabilities and, where necessary, selectively acquiring new capabilities, combined with Arctic-specific training, exercises and posture refinements.”


And as the U.S. reprioritizes its Arctic capabilities during this time of rapid change, it must work in concert with its allies around the world. “The United States’ greatest strategic advantage in the Arctic is our strong relation- ship with Arctic allies and partners,” said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Tom D’Arcy, U.S. European Command’s Stra- tegic Division Arctic branch chief. “This is something our competitors do not possess. Our network of relation- ships and capabilities serve as a deterrent helping to deter malign activities in the region.”


—ELLEN SUMMEY


GET FROSTY


Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Mortenson of 25th Infantry Division’s “Spartan Brigade” checks his equipment before moving to the assembly area after an airborne operation to kick off Exercise Arctic Warrior 21 on Feb. 8 at Donnelly Training Area, Alaska. The Spartan Brigade is the only airborne infantry brigade combat team in the Arctic and Pacific theaters, providing the combatant commander with the unique capability to project an expeditionary force by air. (Photo by Maj. Jason Welch, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs)


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U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct a hike during cold-weather training in Setermoen, Norway, in November 2019. (Photo by Cpl. Brennon A. Taylor, U.S. Marine Corps)


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