Norwegian K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers fire during a demonstration in Setermoen, Norway, March 18, 2026. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited U.S. Marines and NATO Allies to highlight the strength of NATO’s joint force, while observing their operational capabilities in an Arctic environment during 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French)
| Date Taken: | 03.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.20.2026 04:31 |
| Photo ID: | 9573803 |
| VIRIN: | 260318-M-FJ221-1102 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 2.74 MB |
| Location: | SETERMOEN, TROMS, NO |
| Web Views: | 6 |
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