U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, ski down a path in Kalix, Sweden, Jan. 29, 2026. They skied down the path while conducting a Cold-weather casualty evacuation during Advance Winter Warfare Course. The purpose of AWWC is to train ground forces in a variety of cold-weather subjects, including job specific training, snowmobiling, 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: | 01.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.14.2026 06:36 |
| Photo ID: | 9564510 |
| VIRIN: | 260129-M-TS146-1031 |
| Resolution: | 5582x3721 |
| Size: | 5.77 MB |
| Location: | KALIX, SE |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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