Cold Response Exercise Focuses on Arctic Defense and Training
Exercise emphasizes civilians supporting military in Arctic Sentry.
25,000 troops from 14 nations, including 4,000 US, 7,500 Finnish, Sweden’s 2,000 soldiers.
Norway tests hospitals in northern Norway for Finland casualties on March 12.
US withdrew F-35 squadron ahead of drills.
Training focuses on joint operations in northern Finland, Sweden, Norway.