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    Marine Corps equipment rolls out of classified Norwegian caves [Image 5 of 5]

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    A tan/desert-camouflage painted M1 Abrams main battle tank is positioned inside a large military maintenance or storage hangar. The tank's main gun is elevated and pointed toward the upper left. The facility appears to be a modern, well-lit structure with additional military equipment visible in the background.

    TRONDHEIM, NORWAY

    02.11.2016

    Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    The Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway will support exercise Cold Response 16, scheduled for later this month, with crisis response equipment including M1A1 battle tanks, amphibious assault vehicles, artillery, and logistics equipment drawn from Norwegian caves. The partnership between the Norwegian military and U.S. Marines enables NATO to pivot toward crisis by alleviating logistics requirements to support a broad-spectrum military operations.

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    Date Taken: 02.11.2016
    Date Posted: 02.11.2016 16:09
    Photo ID: 2398177
    VIRIN: 160211-M-XI134-563
    Resolution: 1920x1080
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    Location: TRONDHEIM, NO
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    A row of military tracked armored vehicles, likely Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs), are staged along a coastal shoreline at sunset or sunrise. Several personnel in military and civilian attire are visible near the vehicles. The scene appears to be a military exercise or staging operation in a cold-weather coastal environment, possibly Scandinavia based on the fjord-like landscape and snow-dusted terrain.
    A military personnel member with the name tape 'BEARS' on their tactical vest is directing multiple armored amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) in what appears to be a cold-weather training exercise. The soldier is wearing USMC MARPAT digital camouflage, a tan fleece beanie, and tactical gloves while signaling with raised fingers. The setting appears to be a rocky coastal or fjord-like terrain with snow patches, consistent with a Nordic/Scandinavian environment.
    Military personnel are gathered around a green military truck on an icy surface in a winter environment surrounded by snow and conifer trees. Wooden crates branded 'TRYGG Næsted Kjetting a.s' (a Norwegian chain manufacturer) are open in the foreground, containing black chains that have been laid out on the icy ground. The scene appears to depict the unpacking and installation of tire chains onto the military vehicle.
    Two soldiers in Norwegian Army camouflage uniforms are interacting near a military vehicle marked 'USMC-638417' with 'DT' written in white chalk or paint. The soldier on the left is pointing at the vehicle while appearing to explain or brief the other soldier. The setting appears to be a cold, wintry outdoor environment, likely in Norway.
    A tan/desert-camouflage painted M1 Abrams main battle tank is positioned inside a large military maintenance or storage hangar. The tank's main gun is elevated and pointed toward the upper left. The facility appears to be a modern, well-lit structure with additional military equipment visible in the background.

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