The international Nordic Band Element performs during Nordic Response 24 in Alta, Norway, Mar. 9, 2024. Nordic Response 24 is a biennial NATO training exercise dedicated to enhancing Arctic security, fortifying global readiness, and cultivating seamless interoperability among U.S. Forces, Allied, and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)
U.S. Marines Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks to Marines and Sailors that participated in exercise Austere Challenge 24 (AC24) at the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Headquarters in Naples, Italy, on March 15, 2024. AC24 is a training exercise conducted by U.S. Marines and Sailors focused on enhancing interoperability and readiness in challenging and austere operational environments. The exercise involves various scenarios such as crisis response and multinational peacekeeping operations to better prepare U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)
SETERMOEN, Norway - Nestled among the snow-capped mountains of northern Norway lies Setermoen, home to the Norwegian Army's 1st Armored Battalion. Currently, this remote Arctic outpost is hosting 800 U.S. Marines, who are collaborating to learn arctic operations and tactics while sharing their own operational insights with Norwegian counterparts.
Marines hailing from the U.S. Marine Corps' 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, are in Norway for a series of training events alongside their Norwegian peers, ahead of the upcoming exercise Nordic Response 24, part of NATO's Steadfast Defender series. Training opportunities ahead of the exercise allow for shared values and expertise, enhancing interoperability between...