U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jesse Johnson, commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, rests after being the first Marine in his group to complete a Norwegian foot march at Rygge Air Base, Norway, March 6, 2026. U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW, MWSS-273, MWSS-271, MACG-28, 2nd MAW, and Norwegian airmen completed the foot march together to strengthen their partnership and build camaraderie for exercise Cold Response 26. 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. Johnson is a native of Oregon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)
| Date Taken: | 03.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.10.2026 05:53 |
| Photo ID: | 9554213 |
| VIRIN: | 260306-M-WS036-6744 |
| Resolution: | 6606x4404 |
| Size: | 2.07 MB |
| Location: | NO |
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