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II Marine Expeditionary Force

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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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Collective efforts from Department of Defense, Department of State help repatriate Americans from Peru
April 10, 2020 | 1:13
Department of Defense and Department of State joined forces in an unprecedented global effort to bring home U.S. citizens in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. military members from the Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps have played a key role in the logistical coordination required to help U.S citizens with speed and tenacity during a crisis. As of April 9, 2020, the U.S. Mission in Peru has repatriated more than 6,800 citizens — the highest number among 97 diplomatic missions, which together have brought over 52,000 Americans home. Air Force Col. Schilling is a native of Detroit, Michigan. U.S. Marine Maj Armando Daviu is a native of Glendale, California. Army Capt. Joseph Reppert is a native of Bridgeport, West Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Carlos Jimenez)

Department of Defense and Department of State joined forces in an unprecedented global effort to bring home U.S. citizens in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. military members from the Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps have played a key role in the logistical coordination required to help U.S citizens with speed and tenacity during a crisis. As of April 9, 2020, the U.S. Mission in Peru has repatriated more than 6,800 citizens — the highest number among 97 diplomatic missions, which together have brought over 52,000 Americans home. Air Force Col. Schilling is a native of Detroit, Michigan. U.S. Marine Maj Armando Daviu is a native of Glendale, California. Army Capt. Joseph Reppert is a native of Bridgeport, West Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Carlos Jimenez)

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