A Special Operations Forces Arctic Medic 2025 (SOFAM 25) participant uses an augmented reality headset while performing arctic medical training near Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb. 18, 2025. SOFAM 2025 is a Special Operations Command North training and validation event for unit medics that regularly conduct exercises and operations in the North American Arctic. Approximately 100 participants from SOF and Allied and Interagency partners trained to improve tactical and prolonged combat casualty care in austere conditions. SOFAM 2025 prepared medics to operate in cold to extreme cold weather and to provide safe medical care in austere conditions. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)