Marine Forces Europe and Africa

U.S. Marines and Norwegian Soldiers stand at attention for the playing of Anchors Aweigh during the Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.1 and 20.2 Transfer of Authority ceremony in Setermoen, Norway, May 27, 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)

U.S. Navy Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1 and 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, review documents during turnover of the forward resuscitative surgical system in Sigonella, Italy, May 28, 2020. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nello Miele)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, secure a cargo bundle during external lift training at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 10, 2020. Marines conducted the training to increase helicopter support team proficiency by expeditiously moving cargo and equipment. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenny Gomez)

U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, build a terrain model during a Tactical Small Unit Leadership Course (TSULC) at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 24, 2020. The purpose of TSULC is to improve leadership at the squad and fire team levels. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nello Miele)

Equipment from the Tromsdal, Frigaard, and Bjugn caves wait to be loaded onto a Britannia Seaways shipping vessel at Orkanger Port, Feb. 17, 2020. MCPP-N gear was transported from Orkanger Port to Bogen Port in preparation for Exercise Cold Response. Cold Response is a Norwegian-led exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews)

Spanish Air Force F18 Hornets with the 11th Wing fly in formation next to a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, as part of a bilateral fixed-wing air-to-air refueling training event near Morón Air Base, Spain, March 10, 2020. The aviation combat element rehearses aerial refueling to maintain proficiency and increase the operational reach of supported aircraft. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Andrew Soto)