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This is the Official Account of the 11th Airborne Division.
Joined April 2022
The 11th Airborne Division stands alone in history. Today’s Arctic Angels are without equal. Unrelenting as we build our own legacy in the most dangerous environment on Earth. Undefeated in the face of the impossible. #ArcticAngels
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Happy 233rd birthday to the military service that gave us this absolute legend: the @uscoastguard ⚓️ . Semper Paratus!
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Less than 7% of the division’s paratroopers are women. And yesterday, from the pilots and flight crew, to the jumpers and jumpmasters, our first all-female airborne operation took place. Happy #InternationalWomensDay . #ArcticAngels
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Good news #ArcticAngels - We’re going to fly you home. Starting now, until Dec. 31, 2023, all 11th Airborne Division soldiers are authorized one roundtrip ticket to their home of record. This can only be used once per tour. Also, this is retroactive.
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Everything is harder in the Arctic. Even moving soldiers requires specialized knowledge here, and Yudh Abhyas 23 is our chance to trade tactics with @adgpi to better operate in Arctic and high-altitude environments. #ArcticAngels
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A thank you to the #arcticangels of the 11th Airborne Division for your dedication and hard work throughout the year. Wishing each of you a joyful and restful holiday season as you embark on your well-deserved holiday. #paratrooper #holiday #geronimo #usarmy #airassault #airborne
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Congrats to Denali Squadron for being the first US Forces to deploy to the mighty Himalayas. By Force and Valor!
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"As the only Arctic airborne brigade in the @USArmy and the only airborne brigade in the Pacific, the #ArcticAngels have no choice but to be ready."
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Success in the Indo-Pacific requires deploying ready, lethal forces who can survive, fight and win anywhere. The soldiers of TF Geronimo landed on remote Shemya Island last week with long range fires and radar capabilities. Ready to fight and win. Anywhere. #ArcticAngels
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“You have turned obstacles into opportunities, and have overcome challenges that most cannot fathom.”.Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler, speaking to the newly-patched Arctic Angels at the activation of the 11th Airborne Division. Join us for the reflagging later on JBER. #ArcticAngels
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"This is an incredible loss for these soldiers' families, their fellow soldiers, and for the division. Our hearts and prayers go out to their families, friends and loved ones, and we are making the full resources of the Army available to support them." -MG Brian Eifler
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Being a paratrooper in Alaska means the drop zone is rarely ever the same. Weather in the Arctic is ever-changing, requiring our paratroopers to be experts in adjusting to those changing conditions on the ground. Last week, nearly 3,000 miles away, #ArcticAngels jumped…
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When the temperature drops, the fight doesn't stop. Arctic Angels with 1-5 and 1-24 conduct a force-on-force battle during this years exercise Wolf Valkyrie.
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36% of 1176 Soldiers earned their Expert Soldier, Expert Infantryman or Expert Field Medic badges this morning after a grueling, 3-week trainup and test on JBER, Alaska. #thisismysquad #readiness @USArmy @USARPAC
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Our division’s legacy is built on experimentation and innovation in the face of the impossible. In 1963, known as the 11th Air Assault Division (Test), we developed modern day air assault. Now, we use it to take our #ArcticAngels further, faster…
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Nearly 3,000 miles from our home in the Arctic, hundreds of our paratroopers from 2-11 are jumping in to the Pohakuloa Training Area in Hawaii for Arctic Aloha. AA is a chance for the division to prove our ability to project forces throughout @USARPAC and beyond.
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The @Japan_GSDF's New Year's jump event was a success, when paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Division, and other airborne units from across the U.S. Army, Japanese GSDF, the UK and Australian militaries, landed on Narashino Drop Zone, Sunday, Jan. 8, Japan time.
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The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force hosted 12 nations for the annual New Year Jump at Camp Narashino, Japan. The #ArcticAngels participated in the jump again this year, highlighting our commitment to our partners and Allies. #FreeandopenIndoPacific
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Today’s the 80th anniversary of the historic establishment of the 11th Airborne Division. From the jungles of the Pacific Theater to the highest mountains in the world, from one side of the Arctic to the other, we are the @USArmy’s newest division - 80 years in the making.
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#ArcticAngels are trained to be prepared for any weather, any terrain, and any mission. Recently, 2-11 Paratroopers completed a ramp jump with skis, demonstrating their adaptability to the environment. #paratroopers #lastfrontier #ski #angels #usarmy
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Two AH-64 Apache helicopters from the 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, at Fort Wainwright crashed today near Healy, Alaska, returning from a training flight.
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To every paratrooper who has ever worn the maroon beret, stood in the door, and jumped into uncertainty, we salute you. And, in honor of #NationalAirborneDay we asked some of the #ArcticAngels a few very objective, and definitely not leading questions about it.
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From the warm islands of Hawai'i to the icy terrain of Alaska, the #arcticangels are always prepared. No matter the temperature or the challenge. For more information on Arctic Aloha and #JPMRC 25-01:
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Voices of the #arcticangels greeted the mountains - and a moose - as the 11th Airborne Division run kicked off on D-Day this morning. #angelrondy
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Hey. I didn't catch you there. Are you one of the #ArcticAngels who wants to go home for the holidays? . Do you know one? . We're here to help. With a free flight to your home of record.
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Ahead of today’s change of command, we want to say thank you to the first commanding general of the #ArcticAngels . It’s been a gory road to glory, but we’re ready, sir. Here we go!. #DownFromHeavenComes11 .#Geronimo
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#ArcticAngels baby!. Snowshoeing & skiing aren't just sports here. They're critical skills when you live & work in the Arctic. The 2023 AAWG gave 31 2-person teams a chance to test those skills & strong Soldiers & teams are at the core of our success. #ArcticLife #Jointhe11th
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Braving the cold, our Soldiers shine in the @USArmy's 2024 Year in Photos. #ArcticAngels.#YearInPhotos
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Flying back from Hawaii nearly 800 Spartan paratroopers conducted the largest Joint Forcible Entry Operation back into Alaska to conclude #ArcticAloha as part of #JPMRC 25-01.
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Sometimes you just have to send it.🇺🇸🦅. When you can’t enjoy fireworks because the sun is still out at 10 p.m., Alaska has you covered. Happy 4th of July Arctic Angels. Stay safe and enjoy the weather. #ArcticAngels.#JoinThe11th
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As the termination snow creeps slowly down toward the valley, Arctic Angels continue to train in the shoulder season before the cold hits. Maintaining Arctic expertise is a year-round task for paratroopers like Oak Battalion.
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The Indo-Pacific requires soldiers who are ready for anything. Hundreds of paratroopers from 2/11 jumped into PTA for Arctic Aloha
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The identities of the three Soldiers from 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation at Fort Wainwright killed during a helicopter crash Thursday, April 27, near Healy, Alaska, have been released.
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The division was honored to host the swearing in of the @USArmy's 41st Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George, via a phone call from @SecArmy . Untraditional, but very much how we do things up here in the Arctic. Congratulations, sir. #ArcticAngels
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No other Army unit does what #ArcticAngels do, because they can't. Arctic dominance requires brilliance at the basics and an unparalleled skill set built in one of the harshest environments on Earth.
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The New Year’s jump hosted by our @Japan_GSDF partners is a tradition we’re proud to be a part of. It’s a great opportunity for our Arctic Angels to build the relationships that strong alliances are built on, across the Indo-Pacific and the world.
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To every paratrooper out there, past and present, happy #NationalAirborneDay from one of our original Angels. Down from heaven comes Eleven. #ArcticAngels
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This month, the 11th Airborne Division will become the first unit in the world to receive 10,000 units of the Ultra-Lightweight Camouflage Net System (ULCANS) Increment 1. The new system will be integrating a dual-sided pattern: a Snow Alpine and Dark Woodland Alpine.
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Arctic Angels - we wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Enjoy your block leave. Whatever your plans, stay safe, check on your battle buddies - and most importantly, have fun! We look forward to seeing everyone back, safe and sound in 2023.
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Every paratrooper needs two things to do the job. The will to fight the body’s instinct to survive, and an aircraft to jump from. Both are on display at this year’s Arctic Thunder Open House at JBER.
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On Feb. 3, 1945, Maj. Gen. Joseph Swing, commander of 11th Airborne Division, was tasked with a mission: rescue more than 2000 internees at the Los Baños Internment camp in the Philippines, 20 miles behind Imperial Japanese lines.
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It’s always National Airborne Day in the heart of a paratrooper. You can jump into your local drop zone, or you can take the advice of @11thAbnCSM and come join us here in the Arctic airborne . #JoinThe11th
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Leading the way during the chaos of conflict with unwavering resolve, the Infantry stands as the decisive factor on the field of battle. You can always find them at the front. Follow me!. #ArcticAngels #thequeenofbattle
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In commemoration of the paratroopers lost during the Luzon Landing, #ArcticAngels traversed 7.6 miles of snow and ice covered mountains to ensure they are never forgotten.
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Calling all #ArcticAngels and Soldiers who have had the opportunity to serve here in Alaska. The Arctic can be a harsh, ever-changing environment. The skills to live, work and thrive here are invaluable, and now there's an identifier to prove it.
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Focused right, trigger finger tight, and target in sight. Arctic Angels of the 11th Airborne Division’s BRC teams sharpen their marksmanship skills on the range alongside officers from the Anchorage Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. Stay tuned for more of their journey.
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POV of OPFOR during JPMRC. The cold may not be your friend, but it can be your enemy’s enemy. #arcticinnovation
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Strong squads are built on cohesion and communication, and training in Alaska builds some of the best squads and leaders in the Army, preparing our #ArcticAngels to support any operation in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
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The best squad in the division. The best in @USARPAC . And now, our they're on the hunt for the title at #ArmyBestSquad this week at Fort Stewart. Good luck. Get after it #ArcticAngels
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U.S. Army Infantrymen from the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment (Airborne), prepare for jump while flying to landing zone in Townsville, Australia on August 1, 2023, during Talisman Sabre 23. 📸Staff Sgt. Jessica Elbouab, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
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A private memorial for soldiers and families of 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment is scheduled for Thursday, May 4, at Fort Wainwright. #honorthefallen
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A four-legged Arctic Angel keeps watch during the Fort Wainwright Town Hall as MG Eifler addresses soldier and family concerns. Not all heroes wear capes - some wag their tails instead.
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With Arctic weather comes Arctic training, and the #ArcticAngels are one step closer to #JPMRC in Alaska. Wolf Hatchet, a brigade-level exercise, tested 1/11 and their warfighting skills in sub-zero temperatures across Yukon and Donnelly Training Areas.
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The division is 81 years of history and legacy. The 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment lives on, 80 years from the invasion of Normandy. We stand in the door. We look the impossible in the eye, and we don’t blink. #ArcticAngels . #AngelRondy24
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Squad leader. Jumpmaster. Sapper. Our #ArcticAngels can do it all, and SSG Wohlmaker from 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion - Airborne is a great example of what's possible here. #JoinThe11th
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Today is National Airborne Day! Celebrated as the first official jump by the Army Parachute Test Platoon, August 16th is Airborne Day. This year's declaration by the Senate mentions the Arctic Angels of the 11th Airborne Division by name. #aatw @USArmy @INDOPACOM @USARPAC
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Arctic Angels, for those of us in Alaska, here’s some #midweekmotivation - views from the Himalayas, as 1st Squadron - Airborne, 40th Cavalry Regiment begins their acclimation period for Yudh Abhyas Exercise ’22. @USARPAC .@USArmy
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It's one thing to be Airborne, it is another to be Arctic Airborne. #ArcticAngels jump and conduct operations in below freezing temperatures to prepare for #jpmrc.
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The #ArcticAngels of team 8 are the 3rd best squad in the Army. While the title of best squad went to USASOC, our squad fought through dozens of others in Alaska, Hawaii and Georgia on the way. They're proven leaders, and the best squad of soldiers in the Arctic and @USARPAC
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“Relationships matter, winning matters, and these relationships we build together are what will lead to our success,” said MG Eifler, at the closing ceremony for Keris Strike 23, Malaysia, Aug. 4. @usembassykl
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#ArcticAngels started off this morning with a 12-mile ruck march for the #BestSquadCompetition
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On any given day, you’ll often find #ArcticAngels bringing their expertise to multinational training events across the globe.
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The return of the 11th Airborne Division to Japan for the first time since 1949. Arctic Angels from 95th Chemical Company have been in Okinawa, Japan, supporting #KeenSword 23, training alongside U.S. Marines & members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
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Time is of the essence for any soldier wounded on the battlefield. Our aviators and medics are unmatched in their ability to reach, secure and treat a soldier anywhere. Ahead of #JPMRC 25-02 the #ArcticAngels ran MEDEVAC rehearsals, staying prepared to take on the Arctic.
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Our soldiers have been in Malaysia for Keris Strike 23, a bilateral exercise with a vital partner in @INDOPACOM. While the #ArcticAngels are based in Alaska, the Indo-Pacific’s varied terrain requires soldiers & leaders that are purposeful in planning and approach to warfighting.
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As Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment acclimatize to the 9000ft elevation, they enjoy a card game with the Himalayas as the backdrop!
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Our best asset is our people. Delivering people to remote areas in deep snow has been the job of the SUS-V for ~60 years - and now the torch is being passed to the CAT-V, a vehicle made for the extreme cold and mountainous terrain where we operate.
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This week, training took us north of the Arctic Circle, and our 1st Brigade took that opportunity to give back to one of the communities that give so much to us. On Thursday, Oct. 19, what could have been a routine supply drop, instead turned into a donation.
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Thankful for our soldiers, past and present, at home and abroad, our families, and our friends. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Fight like a wolf! . Sparta lives!. #ArcticAngels
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Knock knock who’s there?. The M500 12 Gauge pump action shotgun. That’s who. Mastering door breaching techniques and small arms pistol training provide #ArcticAngels with the skills needed to operate effectively in urban environments as well as confined spaces.
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Our ability to project power doesn’t stop in the Indo-Pacific. Anywhere. Anytime. #ArcticAngels.
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Expertise is built on repetition, developing and refining every movement until nearly flawless. The proving ground of warfighting expertise is earning the Expert Infantryman, Expert Soldier or Expert Field Medical Badge. The test begins next week. Good luck #ArcticAngels
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Flying to the tallest peak in North America is a daunting task. It requires careful planning, skillful piloting, and a thorough understanding of the terrain and weather conditions of Alaska to successfully fly to, and around the mountain of Denali.
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$40 Million dollars, new Arctic-specialized equipment, snowmachines, and a Division full of Soldiers eager to use them. #Arcticlife #arcticinnovation
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#JPMRC 24-02 is a test of our warfighting, and while our 2 brigades fight against each other, everyone here is fighting against the environment we live in. Everything is different in the Arctic, but as long as we’re able to survive, we’re able to fight. #ArcticAngels
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Before sunrise yesterday, the quest for the Expert Infantryman, Expert Soldier and Expert Field Medical Badges began.
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Red Flag is an annual joint exercise with our Air Force partners and a demonstration of what we do best. Power projection and unrivaled excellence. #ArcticAngels
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From -40° in Alaska, to almost 100° abroad. #ArcticAngels jumped into Thailand sharing best practices with @armypr_news paratroopers. #CobraGold24 is another example of the relationships we continue to forge with our allies throughout @USARPAC
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It’s testing week for hundreds of #ArcticAngels as they begin the fight for their Expert Infantryman and Soldier Badges here at JBER. Some of the Army’s best soldiers are built here in the Arctic and this is their chance to claim the title of expert.
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