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Arctic Angels in Action



Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, also known as "Arctic Angels," recently conducted jumps from a Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules during airborne operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

The training was designed to ensure mission readiness in an Arctic environment.

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With rigorous training events, soldiers maintain the 11th Airborne Division's priorities of care, readiness, leadership development and teamwork to accomplish the mission.

Soldiers descend with parachutes with an aircraft in the background.
Airborne Ops
Soldiers jump from an Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules during joint airborne operations over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2023.
Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Julia Lebens
VIRIN: 231208-F-RJ686-1440M
A soldier descends with a parachute as seen from below.
Airborne Ops
A soldier participates in airborne operations over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2023. The training was designed to ensure mission readiness in an Arctic environment.
Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Julia Lebens
VIRIN: 231208-F-RJ686-1077M
Soldiers descend with parachutes under a sunlit sky.
Airborne Ops
Soldiers participate in airborne operations over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2023. The training was designed to ensure mission readiness in an Arctic environment.
Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Julia Lebens
VIRIN: 231208-F-RJ686-1130M
A soldier walks in the snow carrying gear.
Airborne Ops
Army Spc. Gary Smith heads to the rally point after conducting airborne operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2023.
Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Julia Lebens
VIRIN: 231208-F-RJ686-1817M

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