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In this episode evolution, and future of mountain warfare training in the U.S. Army. From the history of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II to the recent 2025 introduction of the Army's Mountaineering Badge now authorized for Army-wide wear. Plus, we break down what it takes to earn the badge today, where soldiers train, and why mountain warfare skills remain mission-critical in modern operations.
HR5009 Section 1086: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5009/text
2024: Arctic Strategy: https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/22/2003507411/-1/-1/0/DOD-ARCTIC-STRATEGY-2024.PDF
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In this episode evolution, and future of mountain warfare training in the U.S. Army. From the history of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II to the recent 2025 introduction of the Army's Mountaineering Badge now authorized for Army-wide wear. Plus, we break down what it takes to earn the badge today, where soldiers train, and why mountain warfare skills remain mission-critical in modern operations.
HR5009 Section 1086: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5009/text
2024: Arctic Strategy: https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/22/2003507411/-1/-1/0/DOD-ARCTIC-STRATEGY-2024.PDF

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