Soldiers with the 5th Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), train alongside U.S. Border Patrol agents and Danish Special Operations Forces during mortar live-fire training at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2025. Training with local and international partners strengthens interoperability, builds trust, and ensures militaries can respond effectively to shared challenges. AE25 is a North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities, and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Low) (This photo has been altered for personal security purposes by blurring identification)