When Trump gets ranked as one of the worst presidents in US history, feel free to look at the title of this post to remind you why.
Europe Mobilizing Troops to Greenland
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Going to be hard to be ranked as the worst when he’s already one of the best.
As of mid-January 2026, seven European countries—France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Finland, and the Netherlands—have sent small contingents of troops or military personnel to Greenland as part of Operation Arctic Endurance, a defensive response to escalating U.S. interest in the island under President Trump, showcasing NATO solidarity and Arctic defense. These deployments involve limited numbers for joint exercises and reconnaissance, building upon Denmark's existing military presence and reinforcing Arctic security.
Countries Sending Troops/Personnel:
- France: Deployed mountain infantry and planned air/naval support.
- Germany: Sent a reconnaissance team of 13 personnel.
- Norway: Deployed a small contingent, including officers and soldiers.
- Sweden: Sent several officers.
- United Kingdom: Sent one military officer.
- Finland: Sent two military liaison officers.
- Netherlands: Sent a naval officer for reconnaissance.
- These deployments are in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed interest in purchasing or controlling Greenland.
- Denmark, responsible for Greenland's defense, requested NATO allies' support to demonstrate the Arctic's security is a collective concern, notes ABC News.
- The mission, Operation Arctic Endurance, aims to increase NATO's Arctic footprint and show solidarity against potential threats, including those from Russia and China, according to this Facebook post.
Shouldn't those be the type ICEholes go after? Maybe leave the roofers alone until the actual criminals are gone?
LOL
“Most telling is that the US has little in the way of suitable military resources or experience for the Arctic. It is, for once, European Nato allies, especially the Scandinavians and Britain, who have Arctic-ready forces.
One military source noted that in last year’s Joint Viking exercise in northern Norway, American troops struggled.
Exercise commanders had to ask Finnish reservists, the most formidable Arctic warriors, who were playing the role of invaders in the war games, to go easy on the Americans. “The Finns had to be told to stop beating the Americans as it was embarrassing and demoralising for them,” a military source said.“
Finland Denies Being Asked To “Go Easy” On U.S. Troops In Arctic Exercise
While the claim is disputed, the U.S. military does have major work to do in getting prepared to operate in the Arctic at scale.
Finland Denies Being Asked To "Go Easy" On U.S. Troops In Arctic Exercise
While the claim is disputed, the U.S. military does have major work to do in getting prepared to operate in the Arctic at scale.
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Friend of mine participated on that exercise where US troops were ambushed and "killed". The Finns didn’t know the exercise protocol for captured enemies, so the Americans were escorted back to the ‘U.S. base’ before they got lost in the woods.
DEI?LOL
“Most telling is that the US has little in the way of suitable military resources or experience for the Arctic. It is, for once, European Nato allies, especially the Scandinavians and Britain, who have Arctic-ready forces.
One military source noted that in last year’s Joint Viking exercise in northern Norway, American troops struggled.
Exercise commanders had to ask Finnish reservists, the most formidable Arctic warriors, who were playing the role of invaders in the war games, to go easy on the Americans. “The Finns had to be told to stop beating the Americans as it was embarrassing and demoralising for them,” a military source said.“
Finland Denies Being Asked To “Go Easy” On U.S. Troops In Arctic Exercise
While the claim is disputed, the U.S. military does have major work to do in getting prepared to operate in the Arctic at scale.
Finland Denies Being Asked To "Go Easy" On U.S. Troops In Arctic Exercise
While the claim is disputed, the U.S. military does have major work to do in getting prepared to operate in the Arctic at scale.
Friend of mine participated on that exercise where US troops were ambushed and "killed". The Finns didn’t know the exercise protocol for captured enemies, so the Americans were escorted back to the ‘U.S. base’ before they got lost in the woods.
not on our side.
i think US troops were US Marines and US Army 41st Field Artillery Brigade.
I know US won't attack Greenland, just pulling your leg here.
