Inside Northern Strike: Thousands train for changing battlefield

More than 9,000 service members are training in Michigan as Northern Strike prepares U.S. and allied forces for an evolving battlefield.

More than 9,000 service members from 36 states and territories are training alongside forces from five partner nations during Northern Strike in Michigan. The large-scale military exercise includes combat and support training while exposing troops to new tactics and technology shaped by changing conflicts around the world.