U.S. Marines with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company work with Swedish Service Members and a U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller to call for dry-fire close air support from Finnish F-18s on Gotland, Sweden, May 7, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)
| Date Taken: | 05.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.12.2026 06:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9670393 |
| VIRIN: | 260507-M-RT859-1004 |
| Resolution: | 6765x3805 |
| Size: | 8.97 MB |
| Location: | SE |
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