Tomorrow, Camp Ripley welcomes the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) for the two-week Snow Crab Exercise 2025, which is designed to test and evaluate the team’s capabilities in a simulated Arctic environment and improve combat effectiveness.

“The U.S. Navy have a responsibility and duty to respond globally to explosive threats to peer adversaries and competitors,” said Navy Capt. Joseph Haywood, Commander, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2. “The Navy EOD and Navy Diving forces aggressively pursue opportunities to further develop a more agile and flexible force. This Snow Crab Exercise, allows Navy EOD and Navy Diving forces to build capability and readiness in an Arctic environment.”

Navy EOD will clear simulated unexploded ordnance, secure critical infrastructure, and effectively communicate between dispersed units while also maintaining command and control during the exercise.

Navy Divers will also complete ice dive training, to include underwater location and identification of ordnance during ‘dive and salvage operations’ in Arctic waters on Lake Rapoon.

The Minnesota National Guard will provide air support for portions of the exercise.

“Camp Ripley provides an opportunity to train in an environment that mimics the Arctic region, without the exceptional cost of traveling to remote areas,” said Navy Capt. Haywood. “The Minnesota National Guard and Camp Ripley provide modern facilities, and the logistical and administrative support needed. They have been exceptional partners as we train and prepare to be able to respond to any situation in any environment.”

 

  
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