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Arctic Wolves Operations

Cold Weather Operations

Soldiers assigned to the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, perform railhead operations in sub-zero temperatures on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 30, 2018. The Fort Wainwright-based soldiers are offloading their vehicles and equipment as part of Arctic Thrust, a rapid deployment exercise. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher

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