The Defense Post

The US Army has activated its aviation command in the Arctic amid the proliferation of security threats in the region.

Stationed at Fort Wainwright in Alaska, the Arctic Aviation Command will be home to two active-duty battalions, which are both the first battalions of the 25th and 52nd Aviation Regiments.

These units, which are already in Alaska, previously reported to Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington and Fort Shafter in Hawaii.

With the recent development, the two battalions will directly and exclusively report to the new local command while continuing to support operations in the region.

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