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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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Professional Partners: COFUMACO and SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines Conduct Bilateral Training
May 9, 2017 | 1:15
Members of Senegal’s Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando and U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa combine forces during a four-week bilateral exercise to strengthen partner nation capabilities at Thies, Senegal, April 12 – May 9.

Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF Ground Combat Element served as instructors and led infantry based practical application exercises with the COFUMACO to better enhance their war fighting capabilities. The unit focused on reinforcing the importance of small unit leadership and tactics, while conducting live-fire ranges, known distance engagements, movement to contact drills, combat marksmanship program and squad-level maneuvers.

Members of Senegal’s Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando and U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa combine forces during a four-week bilateral exercise to strengthen partner nation capabilities at Thies, Senegal, April 12 – May 9.

Marines and sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF Ground Combat Element served as instructors and led infantry based practical application exercises with the COFUMACO to better enhance their war fighting capabilities. The unit focused on reinforcing the importance of small unit leadership and tactics, while conducting live-fire ranges, known distance engagements, movement to contact drills, combat marksmanship program and squad-level maneuvers.

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Professional Partners: COFUMACO and SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines Conduct Bilateral Training

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Professional Partners: COFUMACO and SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines Conduct Bilateral Training

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Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMGR-252 conduct distributed aviation operations in Sweden during Exercise Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMGR-252 conduct distributed aviation operations in Sweden during Exercise Nordic Response 24

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Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Visits Marines and Allies Conducting Nordic Response 24

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Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Visits Marines and Allies Conducting Nordic Response 24

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Nordic Response 24 Band Performance in Alta

March 9, 2024 | 0:30

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Nordic Response 24 Band Performance in Alta

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U.S. Marines work with NATO allies during explosive ordnance disposal range in Norway

March 5, 2024 | 1:35

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U.S. Marines work with NATO allies during explosive ordnance disposal range in Norway

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Arctic Readiness Unleashed: U.S. Marines and Norwegian Armed Forces Converge in Vital NATO Training for Nordic Response 24 Trailer

March 2, 2024 | 0:44

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Arctic Readiness Unleashed: U.S. Marines and Norwegian Armed Forces Converge in Vital NATO Training for Nordic Response 24 Trailer

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2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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Sweden Answers the Call

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Sweden Answers the Call

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 25, 2024 | 1:09

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 25, 2024 | 1:09

Sgt. Gavin Roblez speaks on reenlistment and cold-weather training during Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 24, 2024 | 1:37

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Sgt. Gavin Roblez speaks on reenlistment and cold-weather training during Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 24, 2024 | 1:37

F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-542 conduct flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Feb. 22, 2024 | 0:26

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F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-542 conduct flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

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U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Snow Mobile training during Nordic Response 24

Feb. 20, 2024 | 3:17

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U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Snow Mobile training during Nordic Response 24

Feb. 20, 2024 | 3:17

1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment Conducts Cold Weather Training in Norway during Nordic Response 24

Feb. 12, 2024 | 0:59

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1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment Conducts Cold Weather Training in Norway during Nordic Response 24

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