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200821-N-NO901-1007 NORWEGIAN SEA (Aug. 21, 2020) The Seawolf-class fast attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) conducts a brief stop for personnel in the Norwegian Sea off the coast of Tromsø, Norway, Aug. 21, 2020. Seawolf is currently deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

USS Seawolf (SSN 21) receives personnel

August 25, 2020 defenseadmin 0

NORWEGIAN SEA (Aug. 21, 2020) The Seawolf-class fast attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) conducts a brief stop for personnel in the Norwegian Sea off the coast of Tromsø, Norway, Aug. 21, 2020. Seawolf is currently deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and [Read More …]

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, notionally fire an FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile launcher and an M4 service carbine during Midnight Sun, a battalion force-on-force field exercise in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 8, 2020. The culminating exercise divided units to fight against one another to practice everything they learned throughout the deployment in the Norwegian environment. MRF-E conducts various exercises including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)

Midnight Sun – battalion force-on-force field exercise in Setermoen, Norway

August 11, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, notionally fire an FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile launcher and an M4 service carbine during Midnight Sun, a battalion force-on-force field exercise in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 8, 2020. The culminating exercise divided units to fight against one another to practice everything they learned throughout the deployment in [Read More …]

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fire a TOW anti-tank missile downrange in Setermoen, Norway, June 29, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises, including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)

Marine Forces Europe – Defensive range in Setermoen, Norway

August 11, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fire a TOW anti-tank missile downrange in Setermoen, Norway, June 29, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises, including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (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, yells commands during a defensive squad range in Setermoen, Norway, July 22, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises, including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)

Our Gift for Christmas in July is our Firepower

July 27, 2020 defenseadmin 0

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, yells commands during a defensive squad range in Setermoen, Norway, July 22, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises, including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (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, maneuver through fire and movement obstacle during a Combat Marksmanship training course in Vaernes, Norway, July 9, 2020. The Marines were challenged to switch between their left and right hands to fire while maneuvering through obstacles and competed to see who could fire the most shots accurately at stationary targets. MRF-E conducts various exercises including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abrey Liggins)

Two Trigger Fingers Are Better Than One

July 13, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, maneuver through fire and movement obstacle during a Combat Marksmanship training course in Vaernes, Norway, July 9, 2020. The Marines were challenged to switch between their left and right hands to fire while maneuvering through obstacles and competed to see who could fire the most shots [Read More …]

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and a Norwegian soldier with Brigade North/Norwegian Army watch as a pot of deer stew cooks on a campfire during a Norwegian survival skills training event at the Haltdalen Training Facility, Norway, June 23, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abrey Liggins)

Boots of the Norwegian Soldier

July 1, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and a Norwegian soldier with Brigade North/Norwegian Army watch as a pot of deer stew cooks on a campfire during a Norwegian survival skills training event at the Haltdalen Training Facility, Norway, June 23, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as [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 training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Skylar M. Harris)

Splash Mountain

June 30, 2020 defenseadmin 0

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 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, looks downrange in Setermoen, Norway, June 24, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises, including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chase W. Drayer)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2 train in Setermoen, Norway

June 30, 2020 defenseadmin 0

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, looks downrange in Setermoen, Norway, June 24, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises, including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (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, prepare to fire an M252 81mm medium weight mortar during a machine gun live-fire exercise at the Haltdalen training facility, Norway, June 22, 2020. The range was conducted to enhance small unit defensive skills in mountainous terrain. MRF-E conducts various exercises including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abrey Liggins)

There’s No Umbrella for this Type of Rain

June 25, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, prepare to fire an M252 81mm medium weight mortar during a machine gun live-fire exercise at the Haltdalen training facility, Norway, June 22, 2020. The range was conducted to enhance small unit defensive skills in mountainous terrain. MRF-E conducts various exercises including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare [Read More …]

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fires an AT-4 anti-armor weapon at a target during a fire team defense range at the Haltdalen Training Facility, Norway, June 19, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners and allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abrey Liggins)

King of the Hill

June 25, 2020 defenseadmin 0

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fires an AT-4 anti-armor weapon at a target during a fire team defense range at the Haltdalen Training Facility, Norway, June 19, 2020. MRF-E conducts various exercises including arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, as well as military-to-military engagements throughout Europe that enhance cooperation among partners [Read More …]