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Arctic Valley training area
Coverage of Arctic Valley training area in the Nexus archive.
- 2 US Army soldiers in Alaska injured in bear attack during training exercise
Two U.S. Army soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division were injured in a brown bear attack during a training exercise in Alaska's Arctic Valley training area. The incident occurred as the troops used bear spray, which wildlife officials said may have saved their lives. The division is cooperating with local authorities to ensure personnel safety.