EventOn Sept. 3 2026, USAFE‑AFAFRICA wrapped up Exercise Northern Viking 26 in the Arctic. The 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air‑Ground Operations Wing from Ramstein, Germany, joined the 37th Airlift Squadron, which performed austere landings on grass and sand to hone deterrence and defense capabilities, bolstering Arctic readiness.
USAFE-AFAFRICA concluded Exercise Northern Viking 26, with the 37th Airlift Squadron conducting austere landings on grass and sand to sharpen deterrence and defense capabilities, bolstering Arctic readiness.
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa announced the conclusion of Exercise Northern Viking 26, a training operation that bolstered Arctic readiness and featured the 86th Airlift Wing and the 435th Air‑Ground Operations Wing from Ramstein Air Base.