U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Barney South, a force reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, pulls a pulk sled during Winter Warfare Course in Kalix, Sweden, Jan. 5, 2026. The purpose of WWC is to train ground forces in a variety of cold-weather subjects, including skiing, how to use pulk sleds, develop winter fighting positions, camouflage and concealment, and several other areas that are vital in order to survive and operate in a cold-weather environment. It was also conducted in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hunter J. Kuester)
| Date Taken: | 01.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.12.2026 05:42 |
| Photo ID: | 9475100 |
| VIRIN: | 260105-M-TS146-1121 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 11.48 MB |
| Location: | KALIX, SE |
| Web Views: | 15 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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