Airborne Training A U.S. Army Alaska soldier descends during airborne training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, as part of exercise Arctic Aurora, June 5, 2019. Arctic Aurora is an annual training exercise involving Army elements and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, which focuses on strengthening ties between the two nations. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.12 MB) Photo By: Alejandro Pena, Air Force VIRIN: 190605-F-YH552-0158.JPG Photo Gallery