U.S. Marines and French service members commemorate the 106th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood at the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial, France, May 26, 2024. The Battle of Belleau Wood was one of the largest and bloodiest battles Marines fought in WWI and was where Marines earned the nickname "teufelhunden," which means "devil dog" in English. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)
U.S. Marines with the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division's firing detail stand in formation during a ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France, May 26, 2024. The memorial ceremony was held in commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood, conducted to honor the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexa M. Hernandez)
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...
