Stevens Center News
The following highlights and links provide recent updates on TSC and Arctic Security issues:
From Operator to Strategist: An Arctic Journey
During the latest iteration of the Arctic Regional Security Orientation Course (ARSOC), Maj. Gen. Michele Kilgore—a distinguished alumna from the June 2022 cohort—addressed emerging Arctic practitioners, senior leaders, and defense planners. General Kilgore highlighted how foundational education...
Welcoming Our Inaugural Canadian Arctic Fellow: Major Marie-Eve Lemoine
The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies marks a historic milestone in international defense cooperation with the arrival of Canadian Armed Forces Major Marie-Eve Lemoine. Major Lemoine serves as the Center’s first-ever Canadian Arctic Fellow and the first international military fellow...
Strategic Insights from the High North: Highlights from the 2026 North American Arctic Field Workshop
UTQIAĠVIK, Alaska — The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies conducted its North American Arctic Field Workshop here from Aug. 17–20, aiming to educate security practitioners, policymakers, and defense leaders on the region's strategic and operational realities. The immersive, in-region...
Summer Cohort in Focus: Voices from the Field
The true strength of the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies SkillBridge program lies in the diverse backgrounds and operational contributions of its participants. During the summer cohort, transitioning warfighters embedded directly into the Center's daily operations, proving that...
High-Level Engagements: Bolstering Homeland Defense and Arctic Security
This week, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies had the distinct privilege of hosting a series of pivotal engagements with key stakeholders in the U.S. Arctic mission. Central to these discussions was the Center’s ongoing contribution to bolstering the Nation’s homeland defense,...
TSC Previews 2026 Dialogue: Homeland Defense from America’s Arctic
As global attention increasingly turns toward the Far North, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies recently brought together top state leaders to discuss Alaska’s critical role as a frontline of national security. On July 20, the TSC broadcasted a virtual session titled “Homeland...






