U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Norwegian soldiers examine a map to determine where to send air support during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Norwegian soldiers examine a map to determine where to send air support during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Norwegian soldiers trek through snowy terrain to their next rendezvous point during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, converse with each other during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, takes the first step to cross a day-old bridge during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Norwegian soldiers overlook a helicopter convoy carrying General Eirik J. Kristoffersen, who was recently selected to be the chief of defense of Norway, during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Norwegian soldiers trek through snowy terrain toward their next meetup point during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Norwegian soldiers examine a map to determine where to send air support during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Norwegian soldiers speak with General Eirik J. Kristoffersen, center left, who was recently selected to be the chief of defense of Norway, during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Norwegian soldiers prepare to move to their next destination during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
A U.S. Marine forward air controller with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, communicates with air support during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
A U.S. Marine radio operator with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, communicates through a secure network to receive intel during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Norwegian soldiers pause for surveillance during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Norwegian soldiers set forth on their 5-mile mountainous hike during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 2020. Thunder Reindeer is an annual two-week exercise that includes live-fire ranges, combined arms and improves interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and Norwegian Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)
A U.S. Marine with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, fires an M98A2 Javelin missile system during a live-fire exercise in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 20 near Setermoen, Norway, March 3, 2020. Exercise Cold Response 20 takes place across northern Norway involving 15,000 participants from ten allied [Read More …]
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, climbs down into a Hagglunds Bv206 Setermoen, Norway, June 20, 2020. It is important for Marines to learn the limits of their Norwegian counterpart’s vehicles to better prepare for real world operations. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare [Read More …]
A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, adjusts his pack after before a hike near Sorreisa, Norway, March 12, 2020. Marine Rotational Force-Europe focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. [Read More …]
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