About Arcane Thunder

Exercise Arcane Thunder 24 is a collaborative U.S.-led exercise designed to reinforce strong and strategic relationships between U.S. Allies, and partner nations by demonstrating theater-wide precision synchronization in Germany and Morocco. Participants will test multi-domain capabilities in all domains enabling joint freedom of action in the U.S. Army Europe and Africa area of responsibility. Arcane Thunder 24 promotes understanding, collaboration, and interoperability between Allied and partner nations, and contributes significantly to regional stability and security by improving the ability of Allied forces to operate together effectively in times of crisis or conflict.

Video by Sgt. Andy Martinez
4th Recon Marines, Swedish Army Soldiers conduct a raid in Sweden during BALTOPS 24 - B-Roll Package
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa
June 14, 2024 | 12:52
U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division and Swedish Army Soldiers, conduct a simulated raid on the Swedish Home Guard during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 at Gotland, Sweden, June 13, 2024. BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)
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