U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Marcus “Farva” Smith, the 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Air Officer, speaks during an interview on Gotland, Sweden, May 7, 2026. Smith spoke about the importance of 3rd ANGLICO training with NATO Allies to improve interoperability and readiness in the Nordics. U.S. Marines and Sailors are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)
| Date Taken: | 05.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.12.2026 05:57 |
| Category: | B-Roll |
| Video ID: | 1006350 |
| VIRIN: | 260508-M-RT859-1002 |
| Filename: | DOD_111692893 |
| Length: | 00:04:04 |
| Location: | SE |
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