A Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter flies over the base in Vaernes, Norway, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response Feb. 22, 2016. All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, , and flown to Norway in Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.

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