Focus on Arctic Comes at ‘Pivotal Time,’ USAF Official Says
Oct. 5, 2020 | By Brian W. Everstine
The release of the Air Force’s Arctic Strategy comes at a “pivotal time on the timeline of the Arctic,†as global powers exert their influence in an increasingly important region where climate change is also taking its toll, the head of Alaskan Command said Oct. 5.
The service in July released its first-ever strategy on the Arctic, which argues the Air Force is the most active and invested U.S. military department in the region. Airmen must remain vigilant, project military power, cooperate with allies, and prepare for possible conflict in the area, the strategy said.
Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm, commander of Alaskan Command and 11th Air Force, said Oct. 5 during an online event hosted by the Wilson Center that the Arctic is a “demanding environment, and it’s changing rapidly.â€
https://www.airforcemag.com/focus-on-arctic-comes-at-pivotal-time-usaf-official-says/
