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177th Leader Sharpens Cold-Weather Edge, Graduates Subzero Survival Course

Air National Guard Airmen conduct a six-mile ruck, carrying packs, as part of the Air National Guard's Cold Weather Operations Course at Camp Ripley Training Center, Minn., on Feb. 4, 2025. 70 class participants representing 37 wings from 27 states traveled on foot in subzero temperatures, to build thermal shelters made from materials found in nature. Students were mostly Security Forces specialists, but also included a Maintenance Group Commander, Physician Assistant, Cyber Communications Specialist, and a Public Affairs Specialist. The 2-week course featured a six-day, five-night field training exercise, taught service members to conduct mission-essential tasking in extreme cold environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Audra Flanagan)

PHOTO BY: Audra Flanagan
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