U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force train alongside NATO Allies and partners during Exercise Cold Response 26 in Norway, from March 9 to March 19, 2026. 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. This reel was created on April 1, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog)
U.S. Marine Corps Marine Corps Installations Command leaders and Senior Executive Service, Mr. James Balocki, Executive Director, MCICOM, hosts a town hall meeting at Arlington, Virginia, March 23, 2026. MCICOM hosted a town hall updating the force on key issues and present awards to MCICOM personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)