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Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a tactical convoy in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Sorresia, Norway, Feb. 11, 2026. Marines with CLR-27 arrival and assembly operations group transport ground equipment and logistical supplies for future dissemination of assets to support and sustain operations across various levels of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Javier Santillan)

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ILCE-7RM5

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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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8

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1/400

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1250

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ILCE-7RM5

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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

1250

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