Alaskans commercial fishing and hunters in parts of Alaska may see increased military activity over the next two weeks, particularly aircraft and maritime activity. Northern Edge 2023, a joint field training exercise, is beginning May 4 and is planned to continue through May 19.
Operating locations include Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks International Airport, and Ted Stevens International Airport, among others. The training will take place in and over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area.
Thousands of U.S. service members, five ships and more than 150 aircraft are scheduled to participate in Northern Edge 2023.
United Kingdom and Australian service members will join the U.S. contingent in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercise by providing an opportunity for joint, multinational and multi-domain operations designed to provide high-end, realistic war fighter training, develop and improve joint interoperability, and enhance the combat readiness of participating forces.