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An Alaska National Guard scout, Pvt. Gabriel Duckworth, mans a defense position during NORTHERN EDGE. PHOTO BY SSGT. COHEN YOUNG, USAF

“Scale, intensity and focus,” is how Lt. Gen. Norty Schwartz, Commander, Alaskan Command, described his command’s premiere training event. “There’s an intensity, a dedicated flavor only an exercise like NORTHERN EDGE can provide,” he said. “From the joint atmosphere, and the live fire to the air support, and direct support to soldiers in the field, this is a unique opportunity to showcase what America’s military is really about – one team working together to protect America’s interests at home and abroad any time, anywhere, under any conditions.”