FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA, UNITED STATES, (February 13 2026): U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, conduct safety checks for departure during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 26-02 on Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Taking place near Fairbanks, Alaska, this exercise is part of the Army’s broader effort to enhance readiness and operational capabilities in the Arctic region, a strategically significant area for global security. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jolene Cintron)