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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Pablo Ortega, from California, a weapons and tactics crew chief instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies on a UH-1Y Venom during MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise at the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Andros Island, The Bahamas, Feb 17, 2026. MAG-29 DAO Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO is set to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Pablo Ortega, from California, a weapons and tactics crew chief instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies on a UH-1Y Venom during MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise at the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Andros Island, The Bahamas, Feb 17, 2026. MAG-29 DAO Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO is set to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, MAG-26, 2nd MAW, prepare for takeoff during MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise at the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Andros Island, The Bahamas, Feb 15, 2026. MAG-29 DAO Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO is set to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, MAG-26, 2nd MAW, prepare for takeoff during MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise at the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Andros Island, The Bahamas, Feb 15, 2026. MAG-29 DAO Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO is set to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands during MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise at the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Andros Island, The Bahamas, Feb. 13, 2026. MAG-29 DAO Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control of aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO is set to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands during MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise at the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Andros Island, The Bahamas, Feb. 13, 2026. MAG-29 DAO Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control of aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO is set to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Donato Maffin, a Communication Strategy and Operations chief with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, left, takes video of Sgt. Noah Masog, a combat videographer with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, conducting the cold plunge in Setermoen, Norway, Mar. 2, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold weather training that is conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. 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 Sgt. Noah Masog)

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Donato Maffin, a Communication Strategy and Operations chief with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, left, takes video of Sgt. Noah Masog, a combat videographer with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, conducting the cold plunge in Setermoen, Norway, Mar. 2, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold weather training that is conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. 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 Sgt. Noah Masog)

Photo by Sgt. Noah Masog

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniiar Shaidullaev, a logistics specialist with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M240B medium machine gun at a live-fire range in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, Feb. 28, 2026. The training increased weapon proficiency and confidence by requiring Marines and Sailors to apply their knowledge of cold weather gear during live-fire maneuvers in an austere environment. 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. Shaidullaev is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniiar Shaidullaev, a logistics specialist with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an M240B medium machine gun at a live-fire range in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, Feb. 28, 2026. The training increased weapon proficiency and confidence by requiring Marines and Sailors to apply their knowledge of cold weather gear during live-fire maneuvers in an austere environment. 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. Shaidullaev is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, tactically move to their next position in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 28, 2026. The Marines participated in dry-fire and maneuver training to increase combat effectiveness during exercise Cold Response 26. 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 Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, tactically move to their next position in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 28, 2026. The Marines participated in dry-fire and maneuver training to increase combat effectiveness during exercise Cold Response 26. 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 Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

Photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 4 lands at Onslow Beach during Type Commander’s Amphibious Training 26.1 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. It allows Marines and Sailors to gain hands-on experience of working side by side in amphibious planning and operations, including the use of multiple surface connectors and air platforms. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 4 lands at Onslow Beach during Type Commander’s Amphibious Training 26.1 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. It allows Marines and Sailors to gain hands-on experience of working side by side in amphibious planning and operations, including the use of multiple surface connectors and air platforms. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)

Photo by Sgt. Jorge Borjas

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, walk toward Amphibious Combat Vehicles prior to a convoy during Type Commander’s Amphibious Training 26.1 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. It allows Marines and Sailors to gain hands-on experience of working side by side in amphibious planning and operations, including the use of multiple surface connectors and air platforms. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, walk toward Amphibious Combat Vehicles prior to a convoy during Type Commander’s Amphibious Training 26.1 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27, 2026. TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. It allows Marines and Sailors to gain hands-on experience of working side by side in amphibious planning and operations, including the use of multiple surface connectors and air platforms. The training focuses on improving the necessary skills for real-world operations and effective collaboration between Marine Corps and Naval teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar VasquezHernandez

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division conduct an acclimation hike during Mountain Training Exercise 2-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Feb. 25, 2026. MTX 2-26 is designed to prepare units to survive, strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics, and build confidence in their abilities to operate in a cold weather, high-altitude, mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division conduct an acclimation hike during Mountain Training Exercise 2-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Feb. 25, 2026. MTX 2-26 is designed to prepare units to survive, strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics, and build confidence in their abilities to operate in a cold weather, high-altitude, mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marek Campbell, left, and Lance Cpl. Danian Trujillo, both riflemen with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participate in live-fire squad attacks in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 24, 2026. The live-fire training was part of exercise Cold Response 26. 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 Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marek Campbell, left, and Lance Cpl. Danian Trujillo, both riflemen with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participate in live-fire squad attacks in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 24, 2026. The live-fire training was part of exercise Cold Response 26. 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 Cpl. Xavier Alicea)

Photo by Cpl. Xavier Alicea

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, swap drivers to earn the required driving hours as part of a Tucker Course during Mountain Training Exercise 2-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Feb. 23, 2026. MTX 2-26 is designed to prepare units to survive, strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics, and build confidence in their abilities to operate in a cold weather, high-altitude, mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, swap drivers to earn the required driving hours as part of a Tucker Course during Mountain Training Exercise 2-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Feb. 23, 2026. MTX 2-26 is designed to prepare units to survive, strengthen expeditionary warfare tactics, and build confidence in their abilities to operate in a cold weather, high-altitude, mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis)

Photo by Cpl. Jesse Davis

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Darren Plotnick, with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires his rifle during the live-fire portion of a biathlon in Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 23, 2026. The training event, part of exercise Cold Response 26, required participants to ski a 500-meter loop and engage in live-fire exercises to enhance their effectiveness in cold-weather environments. 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. Plotnick is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Darren Plotnick, with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fires his rifle during the live-fire portion of a biathlon in Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 23, 2026. The training event, part of exercise Cold Response 26, required participants to ski a 500-meter loop and engage in live-fire exercises to enhance their effectiveness in cold-weather environments. 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. Plotnick is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French)

Photo by Sgt. Alexis French

A Mobile User Object System antenna replacement mast, created by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eirick Schule, an engineer equipment operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is staged at the II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026. Currently assigned to the II MEF Innovation Campus, Schule designed and developed a replacement mast for the MOUS antenna in late April 2025, a solution that saved the Marine Corps thousands of dollars and increased the longevity of the equipment by allowing Marines to have a constant stream of reusable replacement pieces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

A Mobile User Object System antenna replacement mast, created by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eirick Schule, an engineer equipment operator with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is staged at the II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 2026. Currently assigned to the II MEF Innovation Campus, Schule designed and developed a replacement mast for the MOUS antenna in late April 2025, a solution that saved the Marine Corps thousands of dollars and increased the longevity of the equipment by allowing Marines to have a constant stream of reusable replacement pieces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde

Members of the Washington Commanders’ Command Force, retired football players, U.S. Marines, and Norwegian troops pose for a group photo after a combined workout session in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 28, 2026. The visit was part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour that brought NFL personalities, mixed martial arts fighters, and musicians to service members deployed for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French)

Members of the Washington Commanders’ Command Force, retired football players, U.S. Marines, and Norwegian troops pose for a group photo after a combined workout session in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 28, 2026. The visit was part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour that brought NFL personalities, mixed martial arts fighters, and musicians to service members deployed for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French)

Photo by Sgt. Alexis French

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gavin McSwain, from North Carolina, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey during a flight near Jacksonville, Florida, Feb. 25, 2026. MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control of aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO Exercise is scheduled to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gavin McSwain, from North Carolina, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey during a flight near Jacksonville, Florida, Feb. 25, 2026. MAG-29 Distributed Aviation Operations Exercise is a multi-week exercise designed to distribute command and control of aviation forces, pushing authorities to the lowest levels while keeping forces moving between airfields and air sites. MAG-29 DAO Exercise is scheduled to take place across the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and The Bahamas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Peter D. Deluke, left, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, kneels alongside Cabo Segundo Abdiel Zuñiga, a member of the Infantería de Marina, Servicio Nacional Aeronaval de Panamá, for a photo after the conclusion of a live-fire fire team attack range at Camp Cerro Tigre, Panama, Feb. 19, 2026. The training, conducted as part of Panamanian Partnership 26, enhanced interoperability and shared capabilities by enabling U.S. Marines with 2nd CEB to train alongside Panamanian security institutions in a combined training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Peter D. Deluke, left, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, kneels alongside Cabo Segundo Abdiel Zuñiga, a member of the Infantería de Marina, Servicio Nacional Aeronaval de Panamá, for a photo after the conclusion of a live-fire fire team attack range at Camp Cerro Tigre, Panama, Feb. 19, 2026. The training, conducted as part of Panamanian Partnership 26, enhanced interoperability and shared capabilities by enabling U.S. Marines with 2nd CEB to train alongside Panamanian security institutions in a combined training environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto)

Photo by Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, preform preflight checks after an aviation delivery ground refueling during the MEU's certification exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Feb. 17, 2026. ADGR is a tactical capability allowing Marine Corps aircraft to refuel other aircraft or ground vehicles in austere, forward locations without established infrastructure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, preform preflight checks after an aviation delivery ground refueling during the MEU's certification exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Feb. 17, 2026. ADGR is a tactical capability allowing Marine Corps aircraft to refuel other aircraft or ground vehicles in austere, forward locations without established infrastructure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley

Norwegian Armed Forces personnel, U.S. Marines, and Sailors with the exercise Cold Response 26 Combined Joint Logistics Support Group pose for a group photo after a transfer of authority ceremony at Kjeller Air Base, Norway, Feb. 27, 2026. 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 Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Norwegian Armed Forces personnel, U.S. Marines, and Sailors with the exercise Cold Response 26 Combined Joint Logistics Support Group pose for a group photo after a transfer of authority ceremony at Kjeller Air Base, Norway, Feb. 27, 2026. 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 Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Photo by Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo

Capt. Thomas Uhl, commanding officer of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), poses for a photo with Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Charge D’Affaires Karin Sullivan, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados, and accredited to Saint Kitts and Nevis, along with distinguished guests aboard the San Antonio, Feb. 24, 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)

Capt. Thomas Uhl, commanding officer of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17), poses for a photo with Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Charge D’Affaires Karin Sullivan, U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados, and accredited to Saint Kitts and Nevis, along with distinguished guests aboard the San Antonio, Feb. 24, 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 Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a culminating hike during cold weather training in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, Feb. 23, 2026. The three-day training exercise taught Marines and Sailors how to survive and operate in extreme cold weather conditions, increasing their warfighter capabilities. 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. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a culminating hike during cold weather training in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, Feb. 23, 2026. The three-day training exercise taught Marines and Sailors how to survive and operate in extreme cold weather conditions, increasing their warfighter capabilities. 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. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

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