US doesn’t want to make Arctic contested battlespace, admiral says“There’s no desire to over-militarize or create a theme of a contested battlespace in the Arctic," the commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet said.By Diana Stancy10 days ago
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 weeks ago
Navy creates Arctic Service MedalThe creation of the medal comes as the Navy has ramped up operations and exercises in the Arctic in recent years.By Diana Stancy4 weeks ago
Brrr! Navy runs Arctic explosive ordnance disposal training exerciseThe exercise sought to hone Navy EOD and diver skills within the chilly confines of a simulated Arctic environment.By Diana Stancy2 months ago
SEALs operate in the Arctic during Polar DaggerOperation Polar Dagger earlier this month sought to showcase how the SEALs can conduct missions alongside the conventional fleet.By Geoff Ziezulewicz7 months ago
US given OK to enforce maritime law around PalauThe agreement gives Coast Guard ships authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone.8 months ago