Arctic Warriors compete in winter games
U.S. Army Alaska is hosting the annual USARAK Winter Games at the Black Rapids Training Site, south of Fort Greely, March 4-5, 2021.
Battalions from both Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Fort Wainwright will be represented by 9-Soldier teams in the games. The winning team will be recognized as the most proficient Arctic Tough Soldiers in USARAK.
USARAK Winter Games events include cross-country and downhill skiing, live-fire biathlon range, snowshoe orienteering, ahkio sled pull,... read more
U.S. Army Alaska is hosting the annual USARAK Winter Games at the Black Rapids Training Site, south of Fort Greely, March 4-5, 2021.
Battalions from both Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Fort Wainwright will be represented by 9-Soldier teams in the games. The winning team will be recognized as the most proficient Arctic Tough Soldiers in USARAK.
USARAK Winter Games events include cross-country and downhill skiing, live-fire biathlon range, snowshoe orienteering, ahkio sled pull, skijoring, setting up the Arctic 10-man tent and stove correctly, and evaluating, treating and evacuating a casualty in the extreme cold.
As America’s Arctic Warriors and the U.S. Army’s experts in surviving, operating, fighting and winning in extreme cold weather and high altitude environments, all of the skills tested during the games are critical for USARAK Soldier proficiency. These games validate the Soldiers’ expertise and set a benchmark of excellence for all Arctic Warriors. show less