II MEF News

U.S. Marine Corps M1 Abrams tanks and Norwegian Leopard 2A4 Tanks rest in a field after training in Rena, Norway, Feb. 17,2016. The Marines and Norwegian Army are working together as part of Exercise Cold Response, a joint NATO and allied country exercise comprised of 12 countries and approximately 16,000 troops. The U.S. European Command appreciates the opportunity for taking part in such a large multinational exercise at the invitation of our Norwegian Allies; and we are especially thankful for the chance to put our skills to the test in unique cold weather conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps M1 Abrams tanks and Norwegian Leopard 2A4 Tanks rest in a field after training in Rena, Norway, Feb. 17,2016. The Marines and Norwegian Army are working together as part of Exercise Cold Response, a joint NATO and allied country exercise comprised of 12 countries and approximately 16,000 troops. The U.S. European Command appreciates the opportunity for taking part in such a large multinational exercise at the invitation of our Norwegian Allies; and we are especially thankful for the chance to put our skills to the test in unique cold weather conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen/Released)

U.S. Marines and sailors with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade stabilize the neck of a notional Norwegian soldier casualty during combat casualty care at Rena, Norway, Feb. 17, 2016. About ten Marines from the unit form the shock trauma squad, which is designed to provide a second echelon of medical care to wounded service members when hospitals are either not available or unable to get to the patient in time. The two nations will team up for Exercise Cold Response 16, combining 10 other NATO allies and partner nations in order to enhance joint crisis response capabilities in cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released) - U.S. Marines and sailors with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade stabilize the neck of a notional Norwegian soldier casualty during combat casualty care at Rena, Norway, Feb. 17, 2016. About ten Marines from the unit form the shock trauma squad, which is designed to provide a second echelon of medical care to wounded service members when hospitals are either not available or unable to get to the patient in time. The two nations will team up for Exercise Cold Response 16, combining 10 other NATO allies and partner nations in order to enhance joint crisis response capabilities in cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

A heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group directs a Medium Crawler Tractor during a development of a simulated Forward Operating Base exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 8, 2015. “This is a good learning experience for our battalion,” Lance Cpl. Taylor Woolman, a heavy equipment operator with CLB 6 said. “Our operators don’t always have the opportunity to use this heavy equipment especially while the unit is in garrison.” The operators within the unit prepare for future operations by conducting training parallel to what they would be doing in a deployed environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke J. Hoogendam/Released) - A heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group directs a Medium Crawler Tractor during a development of a simulated Forward Operating Base exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 8, 2015. “This is a good learning experience for our battalion,” Lance Cpl. Taylor Woolman, a heavy equipment operator with CLB 6 said. “Our operators don’t always have the opportunity to use this heavy equipment especially while the unit is in garrison.” The operators within the unit prepare for future operations by conducting training parallel to what they would be doing in a deployed environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke J. Hoogendam/Released)