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Norwegian Minister of Defense Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide leaves shortly after talking with the U.S. Marines of Task Force 1/8 at a training area near Steinkjer, Norway during Exercise Cold Response March 2, 2016. Cold Response is a multi-national exercise combining the efforts of 12 NATO allies and partner nations and approximately 15,000 troops taking place across Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton A. Precht/released) - Norwegian Minister of Defense Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide leaves shortly after talking with the U.S. Marines of Task Force 1/8 at a training area near Steinkjer, Norway during Exercise Cold Response March 2, 2016. Cold Response is a multi-national exercise combining the efforts of 12 NATO allies and partner nations and approximately 15,000 troops taking place across Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton A. Precht/released)

A portrait of Maj. William E. Colby, member of the 99th Infantry Battalion. Colby led a group of men from the battalion during Operation Rype in sabotage missions aimed at preventing German troops from moving in Norway during World War II. - A portrait of Maj. William E. Colby, member of the 99th Infantry Battalion. Colby led a group of men from the battalion during Operation Rype in sabotage missions aimed at preventing German troops from moving in Norway during World War II.

A U.S. Army soldier presents the capabilities of an M1A2 tank on display in Namsos, Norway, March 1, 2016, during Distinguished Visitor Day as part of Exercise Cold Response 16. Distinguished Visitor Day provided high-ranking personnel from all 13 participating countries an overview of the scope, intent and capabilities achieved through integration of personnel and equipment among NATO allies and partners nations. During Cold Response, more than 15,000 troops will work together, learn from each other and sustain and strengthen partnerships, operational capabilities, and coordination. - A U.S. Army soldier presents the capabilities of an M1A2 tank on display in Namsos, Norway, March 1, 2016, during Distinguished Visitor Day as part of Exercise Cold Response 16. Distinguished Visitor Day provided high-ranking personnel from all 13 participating countries an overview of the scope, intent and capabilities achieved through integration of personnel and equipment among NATO allies and partners nations. During Cold Response, more than 15,000 troops will work together, learn from each other and sustain and strengthen partnerships, operational capabilities, and coordination.