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    A large-scale military exercise is underway in what appears to be a Scandinavian coastal setting, likely Norway. Two large military helicopters, identifiable as CH-53E Super Stallions with U.S. Marine Corps markings, fly low over green fields while ground vehicles including tanks and armored personnel carriers are positioned below. Multiple naval vessels, including a large warship, are visible in the fjord in the background.

    TRONDHEIM, NORWAY

    10.30.2018

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball 

    Allied Joint Force Command Naples     

    NATO allies demonstrate joint capabilities on land, air and sea for an audience of distinguished visitors and media at Trondheim, Norway during exercise Trident Juncture 18 on Oct. 30, 2018. Trident Juncture is a multinational NATO exercise that enhances professional relationships and improves overall coordination with Allied and partner nations. This is the largest exercise of its kind since 2002. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball)

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    Date Taken: 10.30.2018
    Date Posted: 11.01.2018 15:11
    Photo ID: 4865171
    VIRIN: 181030-F-QP401-002
    Resolution: 3300x2250
    Size: 2.3 MB
    Location: TRONDHEIM, NO
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    A large-scale military exercise is underway in what appears to be a Scandinavian fjord setting, likely Norway. Multiple military assets are simultaneously visible including ground vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and fixed-wing aircraft. The coordinated multi-domain operation suggests a NATO or allied forces joint exercise.
    A large-scale military exercise is underway in what appears to be a Scandinavian coastal setting, likely Norway. Two large military helicopters, identifiable as CH-53E Super Stallions with U.S. Marine Corps markings, fly low over green fields while ground vehicles including tanks and armored personnel carriers are positioned below. Multiple naval vessels, including a large warship, are visible in the fjord in the background.
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    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identified as a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey (marked '08'), is flying low over a coastal waterway. In the background, three military watercraft — appearing to be Landing Craft Utility (LCU) or similar amphibious vessels — are operating on the water. The scene suggests a coordinated amphibious military exercise or operation.
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    Three military aircraft are flying in formation against a clear blue sky, viewed from below. The formation consists of one large aircraft in the center-rear position and two smaller fighter jets flanking it at lower altitude. The aircraft are silhouetted against the bright sky, suggesting they are flying overhead.

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