Alaska Military Collaborates and Practices for Arctic Scenarios
![U.S. Navy equipment is air dropped from an Alaska Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Balinda O’Neal Dresel)](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/National-Guard-Air-Drop-1200x788.jpg)
According to the National Guard, ICEX 2018, a five-week-long event, allows the Navy to develop its understanding and preparedness in the Arctic. More than 50 Alaska National Guardsmen are supporting the Navy in this endeavor.
On Thin Ice
![Ice Camp Sargo](https://knom.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-03-13-misc-static-002-2432px-1200x799.jpg)
As springtime arrives in the sub-Arctic, the melting of our region’s ice cover is one of the clearest signs of the new season. It’s no surprise that ice — especially the lack of it — been a frequent subject of KNOM News’ recent stories.