Marines


II Marine Expeditionary Force

Nordic Response 24 logo.
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. 

01

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...

02

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...

03

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...

04

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.”

Read more here!

1st MARDIV Band hosts joint concert in Oceanside
March 26, 2024 | 0:58
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band, along with other service members and civilian musicians, participate in a music clinic and joint concert at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Oceanside, California, March 25-26, 2024. The events allowed for service members and civilians to play music together, learn from the current director of the San Diego Symphony, and perform for the Oceanside community. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Emeline Swyers) (This video contains music provided by the 1st Marine Division Band)

U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band, along with other service members and civilian musicians, participate in a music clinic and joint concert at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Oceanside, California, March 25-26, 2024. The events allowed for service members and civilians to play music together, learn from the current director of the San Diego Symphony, and perform for the Oceanside community. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Emeline Swyers) (This video contains music provided by the 1st Marine Division Band)

Tags

Blue Diamondmusicband1st MarDivmilitary musicians1st mardiv band

Discover
More Recent

Filter
Marines in Hollywood

Dec. 1, 2024 | 0:53

View Video
Marines in Hollywood

Dec. 1, 2024 | 0:53

San Diego Veteran's Day Parade

Nov. 13, 2024 | 0:17

View Video
San Diego Veteran's Day Parade

Nov. 13, 2024 | 0:17

The President's Own Band Performance Utah and Idaho

Oct. 23, 2024 | 0:37

View Video
The President's Own Band Performance Utah and Idaho

Oct. 23, 2024 | 0:37

11th Marine Expeditionary Unit: Change of Command

June 11, 2024 | 59:21

View Video
11th Marine Expeditionary Unit: Change of Command

June 11, 2024 | 59:21

Marine Band San Diego performs at Indianapolis 500 Parade

May 25, 2024 | 1:05

View Video
Marine Band San Diego performs at Indianapolis 500 Parade

May 25, 2024 | 1:05

A Performance Like No Other

May 18, 2024 | 3:55

View Video
A Performance Like No Other

May 18, 2024 | 3:55

This is Quantico: the crossroads of the Marine Corps

April 18, 2024 | 2:33

View Video
This is Quantico: the crossroads of the Marine Corps

April 18, 2024 | 2:33

Ode to Old George: Marine pianist performs original arrangement

April 4, 2024 | 2:59

View Video
Ode to Old George: Marine pianist performs original arrangement

April 4, 2024 | 2:59

1st MARDIV Band hosts joint concert in Oceanside

March 26, 2024 | 0:58

View Video
1st MARDIV Band hosts joint concert in Oceanside

March 26, 2024 | 0:58

Our Nation's Battle Cry No Audio (IG Reel)

March 18, 2024 | 0:23

View Video
Our Nation's Battle Cry No Audio (IG Reel)

March 18, 2024 | 0:23

Nordic Response 24 Band Performance in Alta

March 9, 2024 | 0:30

View Video
Nordic Response 24 Band Performance in Alta

March 9, 2024 | 0:30

II Marine Expeditionary Force