Arctic Pegasus 2014 starts with a heavy cargo drop followed
by Airborne Soldiers jumping at the Deadhorse drop zone and
UH-60 Arctic operations as well as interviews from
participants. This mobility exercise enables the military to
build proficiency in Arctic Airborne operations in extreme
cold-weather conditions. Arctic Pegasus 2014 is a
Joint-Interagency Military training exercise held above the
Arctic Circle, with a goal to enhance U.S. Army Alaska's
mobility and operability in arctic conditions.
It is a
collaborative effort between the 6th Engineer
Battalion, the Alaska Army National Guard, Air Mobility
Command, and the Alyeska. Includes soundbites from 1st Lt.
Robert Tester, Executive Officer, 84th Engineer Support Co.;
Lt. Col. William Conde, Commanding Officer, 6th Engineer
Battalion (Combat Airborne); Command Sgt. Maj. Ronaldo
Jordan, Senior Enlisted Advisor, 6th Engineer Battalion
(Combat Airborne) and Staff Sgt. John Metger, Supply Sgt.
84th Engineer Support Co.
U.S. Army video by Sgt. Sean
Callahan, May 2014 Edited by USA Patriotism!