U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense conduct a FIM-92 Stinger Missile live-fire range during exercise Formidable Shield 25 in Andoya, Norway, May 7, 2025. Formidable Shield 25 is a U.S. Navy live-fire and integrated air and missile defense exercise using NATO command and control reporting structures with NATO Ally and partner participation.
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Norwegian soldiers assist in collecting parachutes during exercise Swift Response 25 in Bardufoss, Norway, May 12, 2025. The Marine Corps is providing direct combat service support to the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division to enable sustainment of multi-domain operations. Swift Response 25 is part of the DEFENDER 25 series and allows the rehearsal, deployment, employment, and integration of U.S. forces to focus on the expansion of critical capabilities on the battlefield in the High North and Baltics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)
Bradley was selected as 2nd Marine Logistic Group's Warrior of the Week this week for exceeding expectations while filling the billet of a staff noncommissioned officer. Bradley ensured everything ran smoothly while serving as platoon sergeant. According to his leadership, Bradley constantly performs to the level of a staff noncommissioned officer. His leadership and attention to detail prepared more than 20 Marines to administratively and physically deploy to exercise Swift Response 25 in Norway. When asked about how he views leading Marines, Bradley said, “If you’re not going to do it, then why should anyone else.” Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and...
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) prepared to deploy to Finland and integrate with the Finnish Defense Force for exercise Freezing Winds 24 by completing integrated training Oct. 15 – Nov. 28, 2024.
