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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steven Salcedo Jr., an infantry rifleman and a small unmanned aircraft system operator with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participates in a simulated squad attack on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The live fire drone attack exercise was held to demonstrate the integration of the NEROS Archer, a newly introduced first-person view drone employed by the Department of War, with infantry Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steven Salcedo Jr., an infantry rifleman and a small unmanned aircraft system operator with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participates in a simulated squad attack on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The live fire drone attack exercise was held to demonstrate the integration of the NEROS Archer, a newly introduced first-person view drone employed by the Department of War, with infantry Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Hutmacher

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HMLA-269), Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to land during Exercise America Strike at Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The training enabled joint terminal attack controllers and joint fires observers to build and validate close-air support proficiency and certify personnel for operational readiness. Bombing Target 11, an outlying field operated by Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, provides the infrastructure and realistic training environment necessary for units to safely and effectively employ air-delivered munitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Marshall)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HMLA-269), Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to land during Exercise America Strike at Bombing Target 11, Piney Island, North Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The training enabled joint terminal attack controllers and joint fires observers to build and validate close-air support proficiency and certify personnel for operational readiness. Bombing Target 11, an outlying field operated by Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, provides the infrastructure and realistic training environment necessary for units to safely and effectively employ air-delivered munitions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Marshall)

Photo by Cpl. Andre Marshall

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion approaches Wasp-class amphibious assault USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during LCAC operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Jan. 21, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion approaches Wasp-class amphibious assault USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during LCAC operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Jan. 21, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Cpl. Sharon Errisuriz

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulate a breach during a live-fire range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. The range increases Marines lethality through live fire movements and combat scenarios. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air Ground Task Force ready to answer our Nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulate a breach during a live-fire range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. The range increases Marines lethality through live fire movements and combat scenarios. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air Ground Task Force ready to answer our Nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.

U.S. Marines with Reconnaissance Platoon and Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct rifle and pistol drills on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 8, 2026. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

U.S. Marines with Reconnaissance Platoon and Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct rifle and pistol drills on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 8, 2026. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force ready to answer the nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Garcia)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Garcia

U.S. Marines receive instruction on joint limited technical inspection procedures for prepositioned equipment at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave sites Jan. 19, 2026, in Norway, in support of exercise Cold Response 26. The instruction prepares Marines to conduct inspections that ensure equipment readiness prior to issuance to II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines receive instruction on joint limited technical inspection procedures for prepositioned equipment at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave sites Jan. 19, 2026, in Norway, in support of exercise Cold Response 26. The instruction prepares Marines to conduct inspections that ensure equipment readiness prior to issuance to II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Patrick Williams, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 27, speaks with Norwegian Army Staff Sgt. Aleksander Wegdahl at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 19, 2026, in Norway, during preparations for exercise Cold Response 26. The engagement highlights coordination between U.S. and Norwegian forces supporting prepositioned equipment operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Patrick Williams, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 27, speaks with Norwegian Army Staff Sgt. Aleksander Wegdahl at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 19, 2026, in Norway, during preparations for exercise Cold Response 26. The engagement highlights coordination between U.S. and Norwegian forces supporting prepositioned equipment operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

A U.S. Marine conducts a joint limited technical inspection on prepositioned motor transport equipment at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 20, 2026, in Norway, in support of exercise Cold Response 26. The inspection supports equipment accountability and readiness prior to operational employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

A U.S. Marine conducts a joint limited technical inspection on prepositioned motor transport equipment at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 20, 2026, in Norway, in support of exercise Cold Response 26. The inspection supports equipment accountability and readiness prior to operational employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines conduct joint limited technical inspection on prepositioned motor transport equipment at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 20, 2026, in Norway, in support of exercise Cold Response 26. The inspection supports equipment accountability and readiness prior to operational employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines conduct joint limited technical inspection on prepositioned motor transport equipment at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 20, 2026, in Norway, in support of exercise Cold Response 26. The inspection supports equipment accountability and readiness prior to operational employment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion inspect, prepare and inventory prepositioned equipment and conduct joint limited technical inspections at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave sites Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway, prior to issuance in support of exercise Cold Response 26. These actions ensure equipment readiness and accountability before transfer to II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion inspect, prepare and inventory prepositioned equipment and conduct joint limited technical inspections at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave sites Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway, prior to issuance in support of exercise Cold Response 26. These actions ensure equipment readiness and accountability before transfer to II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion inspect, prepare and inventory prepositioned equipment and conduct joint limited technical inspections at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave sites Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway, prior to issuance in support of exercise Cold Response 26. These actions ensure equipment readiness and accountability before transfer to II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion inspect, prepare and inventory prepositioned equipment and conduct joint limited technical inspections at Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave sites Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway, prior to issuance in support of exercise Cold Response 26. These actions ensure equipment readiness and accountability before transfer to II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines prepare prepositioned motor transport equipment at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway, ahead of convoy operations supporting exercise Cold Response 26. The preparation supports safe, coordinated movement and timely employment of equipment issued to II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines prepare prepositioned motor transport equipment at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway, ahead of convoy operations supporting exercise Cold Response 26. The preparation supports safe, coordinated movement and timely employment of equipment issued to II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marines prepare prepositioned motor transport equipment at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway, ahead of convoy operations supporting exercise Cold Response 26. The preparation supports safe, coordinated movement and timely employment of equipment issued to II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marines prepare prepositioned motor transport equipment at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway, ahead of convoy operations supporting exercise Cold Response 26. The preparation supports safe, coordinated movement and timely employment of equipment issued to II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

Norwegian Army Lt. Col. Morten Aae, left, speaks with Norwegian Army Master Sgt. Øystein Berntsen and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mario Cardoso Alvarado about cave draw operations at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway. Exercising units assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force were issued thousands of items during a two-week cave draw, a key step in preparations for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Norwegian Army Lt. Col. Morten Aae, left, speaks with Norwegian Army Master Sgt. Øystein Berntsen and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mario Cardoso Alvarado about cave draw operations at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway. Exercising units assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force were issued thousands of items during a two-week cave draw, a key step in preparations for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kelly Streck, ashore prepositioning director; Col. David Merles, commanding officer; Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton, senior enlisted leader; and Buddy Cote, technical assistance and advisory team officer, all assigned to Blount Island Command, tour a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway. Exercising units assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force were issued thousands of items during a two-week cave draw, a key step in preparations for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kelly Streck, ashore prepositioning director; Col. David Merles, commanding officer; Sgt. Maj. Shonor Burton, senior enlisted leader; and Buddy Cote, technical assistance and advisory team officer, all assigned to Blount Island Command, tour a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 22, 2026, in Norway. Exercising units assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force were issued thousands of items during a two-week cave draw, a key step in preparations for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Davis, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, stands by prepositioned motor transport equipment while awaiting convoy operations at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 21, 2026, in Norway, in support of exercise Cold Response 26. The staging supports the coordinated movement and timely employment of equipment issued to II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Davis, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, stands by prepositioned motor transport equipment while awaiting convoy operations at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 21, 2026, in Norway, in support of exercise Cold Response 26. The staging supports the coordinated movement and timely employment of equipment issued to II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesse Robinson, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, records key information during a convoy operations brief at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 21, 2026, in Norway, in preparation for convoy operations supporting exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesse Robinson, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, records key information during a convoy operations brief at a Marine Corps Prepositioning Program–Norway cave site Jan. 21, 2026, in Norway, in preparation for convoy operations supporting exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Nicholas Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Russ, left, and Lance Cpl. Evan Graham, right, both logistics specialists, and Staff Sgt. Wesley Trumbly, a motor transport operations chief all with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, set up a Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 for small, unmanned aircraft operations during Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 27, 2026. The sUAS operations were conducted to familiarize operators with the TRV-150 for future operations and missions across II Marine Expeditionary Force. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. Russ is a native of Florida. Graham is a native of Michigan. Trumbly is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Russ, left, and Lance Cpl. Evan Graham, right, both logistics specialists, and Staff Sgt. Wesley Trumbly, a motor transport operations chief all with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, set up a Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 for small, unmanned aircraft operations during Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 27, 2026. The sUAS operations were conducted to familiarize operators with the TRV-150 for future operations and missions across II Marine Expeditionary Force. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. Russ is a native of Florida. Graham is a native of Michigan. Trumbly is a native of Colorado. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelle Veillette

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to connect a grounding hook to a U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook, assigned to the California Army National Guard, during helicopter support team operations as part of Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 24, 2026. CLB-24 conducted the HST operations to prepare their Marines to manage lift operations by facilitating the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to connect a grounding hook to a U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook, assigned to the California Army National Guard, during helicopter support team operations as part of Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Jan. 24, 2026. CLB-24 conducted the HST operations to prepare their Marines to manage lift operations by facilitating the pickup, movement, and landing of helicopter-borne troops, equipment, and supplies. Exercises like MTX 1-26 prove Marines’ ability to provide flexible and responsive combat service support during high intensity combat operations in contested and mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Wheeler, radio reconnaissance platoon sergeant with 2d Radio Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, fires an M4 carbine while conducting ambush training in Kalix, Sweden, Jan. 13, 2026. The purpose of Winter Warfare Course is to train ground forces in a variety of cold-weather subjects, including skiing, how to use pulk sleds, develop winter fighting positions, camouflage and concealment, and several other areas that are vital in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. It was also conducted in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Wheeler, radio reconnaissance platoon sergeant with 2d Radio Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, fires an M4 carbine while conducting ambush training in Kalix, Sweden, Jan. 13, 2026. The purpose of Winter Warfare Course is to train ground forces in a variety of cold-weather subjects, including skiing, how to use pulk sleds, develop winter fighting positions, camouflage and concealment, and several other areas that are vital in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. It was also conducted in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter Kuester

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