U.S. Marines and sailors with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, hold their firing positions in Kalix, Sweden, Feb. 13, 2026. The Marines and sailors held their positions while conducting contact drills on snowmobiles 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: | 02.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.14.2026 07:28 |
| Photo ID: | 9564569 |
| VIRIN: | 260213-M-TS416-1003 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 7.53 MB |
| Location: | KALIX, SE |
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