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    Recon Marines sharpen winter warfighting skills [Image 19 of 19]

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    Recon Marines sharpen winter warfighting skills

    A Swedish native teaches U.S. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and students in the Winter Warfare Course about sámi culture in Kalix, Sweden, Jan. 18, 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) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

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    Date Taken: 01.18.2026
    Date Posted: 01.30.2026 05:02
    Photo ID: 9497052
    VIRIN: 260118-M-TS146-1027
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 5.19 MB
    Location: KALIX, SE

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