U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in a M240B medium machine gun during a live-fire machine gun range in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26 in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, Feb. 28, 2026. Marines and Sailors increased weapon proficiency, confidence and lethality with a crew served weapons system by implementing their knowledge of cold weather gear in conjunction with live-fire maneuvers in an austere environment. 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 Mar 3, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gelissa Reginald)
The landscape changes. The temperatures drop. The standard remains.
In the Arctic Circle, U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group uphold a legacy of lethality during a live-fire machine gun range during exercise Cold Response 26. This is where focus meets firepower. They sharpen target acquisition, sustain fire proficiency, and strengthen team coordination, all while battling the Arctic elements.
Shoulder-to-shoulder with our NATO Allies, ready for any clime and place.
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| Date Taken: | 03.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.13.2026 13:32 |
| Category: | B-Roll |
| Video ID: | 999452 |
| VIRIN: | 260310-M-PF123-1001 |
| Filename: | DOD_111574604 |
| Length: | 00:00:24 |
| Location: | SETERMOEN, TROMS, NO |
| Downloads: | 3 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 3 |
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