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Exercise Nordic Response 2024
Nordic Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance
military capabilities and allied cooperation in a high-intensity, arctic environment. This
exercisewill test military activitiesranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements,
commandand control interoperabilityto combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics,
integrationwith NATO militaries, andreacting against an adversaryforce during a dynamic training
environment.The U.S. stands firm in commitment andreadiness to support Norway, allies and partners. 

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F/A-18's arrive in Norway

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct flightline operations as an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft...

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Norwegian Army Showcase Mortar

Norwegian Army soldiers with the 1st Armoured Battalion prepare to fire a 81 mm mortar while showcasing their capabilities in an arctic environment...

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2d MarDiv Cold Weather Training

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, conduct a foot movement during Cold Weather Training in preparation for...

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Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class. Brandon Pardo, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practices security...

 

 II MEF Three-Star Command Lands in Norway for Exercise Nordic Response 24

“We’re looking forward to exercising with our Norwegian hosts, NATO allies and partners,” remarked II MEF commanding general Lt. Gen. David A. Ottignon. “There’s no place like the Nordic countries to sharpen our warfighting skills.”

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2025 Tournament of Roses Parade
Jan. 1, 2025 | 0:28
The U.S. Marine Corps' West Coast Composite Band marches in the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, Jan. 1, 2025. The Rose Parade, created to showcase the beauty of Pasadena, is part of an annual celebration, Tournament of Roses, that includes various floats, bands, dancers and equestrian units. The Marine Corps has served the Nation honorably for 250 years. Marines embody the uncompromising standards and characteristics of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

The U.S. Marine Corps' West Coast Composite Band marches in the 136th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, Jan. 1, 2025. The Rose Parade, created to showcase the beauty of Pasadena, is part of an annual celebration, Tournament of Roses, that includes various floats, bands, dancers and equestrian units. The Marine Corps has served the Nation honorably for 250 years. Marines embody the uncompromising standards and characteristics of honor, courage and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra M. Earl)

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