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    3rd Battalion, 8th Marines deploys to Norway as Marine Rotational Force Europe

    Marine Rotational Force - Europe Transfer of Authority Ceremony

    Photo By Gunnery Sgt. Victor Mancilla | U.S. Marines and Sailors from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, mark an expanded...... read more read more

    GERMANY

    10.01.2018

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    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    This is the first deployment of the expanded Marine Corps rotational presence of approximately 700 Marines in Norway, which was announced by the Government of Norway in August. The expanded rotational presence was marked by a transfer-of-authority ceremony today in Setermoen, Norway, presided over by Maj. Gen. Russell A.C. Sanborn, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa.

    The Marine Corps rotational presence in Norway facilitates military
    exercises in the Nordic regions that: supports NATO and USEUCOM campaign plans; increases interoperability with Allies and partners; and improves the Marine Corps' cold weather and mountain warfare proficiencies. The U.S. has a long and close relationship with our NATO Ally Norway on defense and security cooperation and through its continued rotational deployment, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines will continue this proud tradition.

    For more information regarding this deployment contact Headquarters Marine Forces Europe and Africa Communication Strategy officer at
    adrian.j.rankinegall@usmc.mil.

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    Date Taken: 10.01.2018
    Date Posted: 10.01.2018 12:38
    Story ID: 295034
    Location: DE

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