Royal Navy Vice Admiral James Morely, deputy commander of Joint Force Command, converses with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chase Bradford, commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during exercise Cold Response 26 in Setermoen, Norway, March 13, 2026. During the visit, Morely observed the Marines' training operations, recognizing their service and highlighting the importance of joint readiness across the allied forces. 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. Bradford is a native of Mississippi. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)
| Date Taken: | 03.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.16.2026 10:08 |
| Photo ID: | 9567949 |
| VIRIN: | 260313-M-FC877-1574 |
| Resolution: | 7676x5120 |
| Size: | 10.73 MB |
| Location: | BARDUFOSS, NO |
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