U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Owen Long, a combat videographer with Marine Forces Reserve, has his nose painted blue to symbolize participation in a polar plunge in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The cold plunge is a part of the cold-weather training conducted by NATO partners and allies in preparation 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. Long is a native of Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)
| Date Taken: | 03.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.19.2026 18:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9572867 |
| VIRIN: | 260311-M-WV648-1233 |
| Resolution: | 5424x3616 |
| Size: | 2.06 MB |
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