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Feb 23, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Parker Zahn, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, attaches snow chains to a Humvee before a tactical convoy in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Sorresia, Norway, Feb. 10, 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. Zahn is a native of Wisconsin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

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Canon EOS R

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

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28/10

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1/250

ISO

100

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

100

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