Army Chief Hints at New Training Center in Alaska While Unveiling New Arctic Strategy
Paratroopers from the 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment capture an opposing force soldier at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility in the Donnelly Training Area in Alaska, Feb. 11, 2021, as part of Exercise Arctic Warrior. (U.S. Army/John Pennell)
16 Mar 2021
The U.S. Army s chief of staff said Tuesday that the service is looking at creating a combat training center in Alaska as part of its new Arctic strategy, Regaining Arctic Dominance.
As part of the strategy, the Army will establish an operational two star-level headquarters to lead combat brigades that are specially trained and equipped to operate more effectively in the region.