II Marine Expeditionary Force

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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Watch me tee: Service members take part in the 2018 Armed Forces Golf Championship

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U.S service members compete in the 2018 Armed Forces Golf Championship at Marine Memorial Golf Course, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2018. Nine competitors who received awards will continue on to compete in the 2018 International Military Sports Council Golf Championship in Germany. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Pfc. Stephen Beard)

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Reload Drops In With the Marine Corps

Esports Stadium Arlington, in partnership with the US Marine Corps, presents "Reload Drops In With the Marine Corps," a two-day Call of Duty: Warzone tournament. The 26-27 June tournament will be hosted virtually and offers participants the opportunity compete as "trios" or teams of threes. Teams who make it to the finals on 27 June will receive an active-duty Marine player, forming a "quad" for the final day's game play.

June 22, 2020

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Reload Drops In With the Marine Corps

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Reload Drops In With the Marine Corps

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3rd MAW Band at the Tournament of Roses Parade 2020

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band leads the West Coast Composite Band at the 131st Pasadena Rose Bowl. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II)

Jan. 1, 2020

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3rd MAW Band at the Tournament of Roses Parade 2020

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3rd MAW Band at the Tournament of Roses Parade 2020

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Softball Challenge Opens Firecracker Tournament with a Bang

Status of Forces Agreement personnel participate in the Fourth of July Firecracker Softball Tournament Skills Challenge on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 3, 2019. The challenge tested players skills in three events consisting of base running, a throwing competition, and a home run derby. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Sarah Marshall)

July 6, 2019

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Softball Challenge Opens Firecracker Tournament with a Bang

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Softball Challenge Opens Firecracker Tournament with a Bang

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U.S. Marines compete in the Commanding General's Cup Individual Grappling Tournament

U.S. Marines compete in the Camp Pendleton Commanding General’s (CG's) Cup Individual Grappling Tournament at Paige Fieldhouse, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 8, 2019. The CG’s Cup is an annual series of athletic competitions that begin in January and end in November intended to build camaraderie and promote physical fitness amongst units throughout the base. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Juan Bustos)

May 8, 2019

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U.S. Marines compete in the Commanding General's Cup Individual Grappling Tournament

May 8, 2019 | 0:49

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U.S. Marines compete in the Commanding General's Cup Individual Grappling Tournament

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Service Members Battle it out During the Annual Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament

Cherry Point service members put their arms, legs and hearts into the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign tug-of-war tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The tournament is hosted annually to raise awareness about how the CFC provides opportunities to donate to various nonprofit organizations. This year saw 11 teams compete for glory, with “Corpsman up!,” the Naval Health Clinic team, ultimately rising to the top of the pack to take home the trophy. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Morgan Collett and Sgt. Cody Shepard)

Oct. 19, 2018

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Service Members Battle it out During the Annual Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament

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Service Members Battle it out During the Annual Combined Federal Campaign Tug-of-War Tournament

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Watch me tee: Service members take part in the 2018 Armed Forces Golf Championship

July 25, 2018

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Watch me tee: Service members take part in the 2018 Armed Forces Golf Championship

July 25, 2018 | 0:34

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Watch me tee: Service members take part in the 2018 Armed Forces Golf Championship

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F/A-18's arrive in Norway

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Norwegian Army Showcase Mortar

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2d MarDiv Cold Weather Training

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Nordic Response 24

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

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