U.S. Marines with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fire an M240B medium machine gun at a live-fire range in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, Feb. 28, 2026. The training increased weapon proficiency and confidence by requiring Marines and Sailors to apply their knowledge of cold weather gear during live-fire maneuvers in an austere environment. 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 photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)
| Date Taken: | 02.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.03.2026 14:37 |
| Photo ID: | 9545906 |
| VIRIN: | 260228-M-GS031-1204 |
| Resolution: | 6108x4072 |
| Size: | 3.72 MB |
| Location: | ELVEGARDSMOEN, NO |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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