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This photo illustration depicts U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Manes, a joint fires observer with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, firing his rifle during a live-fire biathlon at exercise Cold Response 26 in Bardufoss, Norway, Feb. 23, 2026. The graphic was created using Adobe Photoshop on March 10, 2026, to demonstrate the lethality and combat readiness of Marines operating in the High North. 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 graphic by Sgt. Alexis French)
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Calculated Precision in the Arctic Cold.
U.S. Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company conduct a live-fire biathlon during exercise Cold Response 26, testing their combat effectiveness in this demanding environment.
Training alongside our NATO allies enhances the readiness and lethality of every Marine, ensuring we are prepared to dominate in any clime and place.
#ColdResponse26 #ArcticSentry #USMC #Marines #Arctic #Military #HighNorth #NATO #ShouldertoShoulder #otan
| Date Taken: | 03.09.2026 |
| Published: | 03-10-26 04:05 PM |
| Graphic ID: | 41418 |
| VIRIN: | 260310-M-FJ221-1003 |
| Size: | 18.81 MB |
| Location: | BARDUFOSS, TROMS, NO |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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