Marines with Fires and Effects Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to fire the M252 81mm mortar system in preparation for exercise Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 23, 2024. Nordic Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint


Marines with Fires and Effects Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to fire the M252 81mm mortar system in preparation for exercise Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 23, 2024. Nordic Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. This exercise will test military activities ranging from the reception of allied and partner reinforcements and command and control interoperability to combined joint operations, maritime prepositioning force logistics, integration with NATO militaries, and reacting against an adversary force during a dynamic training environment. The stands firm in commitment and readiness to support Norway, allies and partners. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace Stover)


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