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Norwegian vehicles and equipment are staged at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, before supply and medical operations in support of multinational forces during Cold Response 2014 March 1, 2014. The combination of units is meant to prove that the partnering nations can depend on each other during Cold Response and future endeavors. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis-response operations.

Norwegian vehicles and equipment are staged at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, before supply and medical operations in support of multinational forces during Cold Response 2014 March 1, 2014. The combination of units is meant to prove that the partnering nations can depend on each other during Cold Response and future endeavors. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis-response operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Lance Cpl. Tyler Riggs, a military policeman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an HK-416K assault rifle in an indoor firing range at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 21, 2014. The cross training gave MPs from both nations valuable knowledge prior to working with each other during Cold Response 2014. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Lance Cpl. Tyler Riggs, a military policeman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires an HK-416K assault rifle in an indoor firing range at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 21, 2014. The cross training gave MPs from both nations valuable knowledge prior to working with each other during Cold Response 2014. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Sgt. James J. Cassidy (right), a military policeman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, inspects an HK-416K assault rifle used by a Norwegian MP with Home Guard District 12 in an indoor firing range at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 21, 2014. Two MPs attached to the battalion worked alongside their Norwegian counterparts with Home Guard District 12 to build stronger binds between the two nations’ military forces. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Sgt. James J. Cassidy (right), a military policeman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, inspects an HK-416K assault rifle used by a Norwegian MP with Home Guard District 12 in an indoor firing range at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 21, 2014. Two MPs attached to the battalion worked alongside their Norwegian counterparts with Home Guard District 12 to build stronger binds between the two nations’ military forces. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

A Norwegian military police van carrying MPs with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Home Guard District 12 drives toward Trondheim, Norway, Feb. 25, 2014. The MPs travelled to Trondheim during a patrol to ensure security and safety of troops in the city before Cold Response 2014. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

A Norwegian military police van carrying MPs with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Home Guard District 12 drives toward Trondheim, Norway, Feb. 25, 2014. The MPs travelled to Trondheim during a patrol to ensure security and safety of troops in the city before Cold Response 2014. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Military policemen with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Home Guard District 12 practice firing a Glock P-80s at a firing range at Frigaard, Norway, Feb. 25, 2014. The Glocks, commonly used by the Norwegian army, gave Marine MPs a chance to hone their marksmanship skills and gain a greater understanding of Norwegian equipment before Cold Response 2014. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Military policemen with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Home Guard District 12 practice firing a Glock P-80s at a firing range at Frigaard, Norway, Feb. 25, 2014. The Glocks, commonly used by the Norwegian army, gave Marine MPs a chance to hone their marksmanship skills and gain a greater understanding of Norwegian equipment before Cold Response 2014. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Cpl. Robert T. Kolberg, a Roros, Norway, native and military policeman with Home Guard District 12 prepares to fire an M-4 belonging to a military policeman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group at a firing range at Frigaard, Norway, Feb. 25, 2014. The MPs from both nations used their time together as an opportunity to learn about each other’s operations, equipment and weapons before Cold Response 2014. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Cpl. Robert T. Kolberg, a Roros, Norway, native and military policeman with Home Guard District 12 prepares to fire an M-4 belonging to a military policeman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group at a firing range at Frigaard, Norway, Feb. 25, 2014. The MPs from both nations used their time together as an opportunity to learn about each other’s operations, equipment and weapons before Cold Response 2014. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Lance Cpl. Tyler Riggs (center), a military policeman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Group 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Norwegian MPs with Home Guard District 12 review their shots in an indoor firing range at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 21, 2014. The MPs trained together to build camaraderie and operational unity prior to Cold Response 2014. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Lance Cpl. Tyler Riggs (center), a military policeman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Group 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Norwegian MPs with Home Guard District 12 review their shots in an indoor firing range at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 21, 2014. The MPs trained together to build camaraderie and operational unity prior to Cold Response 2014. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis response operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class James Corbett directs a MV-22 Osprey as it conducts carrier qualification aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and the Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class James Corbett directs a MV-22 Osprey as it conducts carrier qualification aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and the Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Photo by MCSN Jesse A. Hyatt

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class James Corbett directs an H-47 Chinook, from the Spanish Army, as it conducts carrier qualification aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and the Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class James Corbett directs an H-47 Chinook, from the Spanish Army, as it conducts carrier qualification aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and the Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Photo by MCSN Jesse A. Hyatt

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class James Corbett directs an H-47 Chinook, from the Spanish Army, as it takes off aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class James Corbett directs an H-47 Chinook, from the Spanish Army, as it takes off aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Photo by MCSN Jesse A. Hyatt

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Scott Hitter signals an AS-532 Cougar, from the Spanish Army, as it lands aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Scott Hitter signals an AS-532 Cougar, from the Spanish Army, as it lands aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Photo by MCSN Jesse A. Hyatt

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class directs a MV-22 Osprey as it conducts carrier qualification aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class directs a MV-22 Osprey as it conducts carrier qualification aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Photo by MCSN Jesse A. Hyatt

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Justus Dondaldson signals an AS-532 Cougar, from the Spanish Army, as it conducts carrier qualification aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Justus Dondaldson signals an AS-532 Cougar, from the Spanish Army, as it conducts carrier qualification aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The carrier qualification gave the pilots from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and Spanish Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 a dedicated opportunity to practice fundamental skills associated with operating carrier-based aircraft and demonstrate acceptable levels of proficiency.

Photo by MCSN Jesse A. Hyatt

Seaman Marq C. Heusner, a Mililani, Hawaii, native and hospital corpsman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group helps medical officers with Joint Medical Task Force, Host Nation Support Battalion set up an inflatable stationary aid station at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 28, 2014. Corpsmen with 2nd Supply Bn. assisted in the setup of the SAS to learn about Norwegian equipment and integrate with ECTU prior to Cold Response 2014.

Seaman Marq C. Heusner, a Mililani, Hawaii, native and hospital corpsman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group helps medical officers with Joint Medical Task Force, Host Nation Support Battalion set up an inflatable stationary aid station at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 28, 2014. Corpsmen with 2nd Supply Bn. assisted in the setup of the SAS to learn about Norwegian equipment and integrate with ECTU prior to Cold Response 2014.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Medical personnel with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Joint Medical Task Force, Host Nation Support Battalion unfold an inflatable stationary aid station at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 28, 2014. The teamwork brought U.S. Navy corpsmen and Norwegian medical staff together and gave the corpsmen a look at Norwegian equipment they might work with during Cold Response 2014.

Medical personnel with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Joint Medical Task Force, Host Nation Support Battalion unfold an inflatable stationary aid station at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 28, 2014. The teamwork brought U.S. Navy corpsmen and Norwegian medical staff together and gave the corpsmen a look at Norwegian equipment they might work with during Cold Response 2014.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Capt. Thomas T. Moe, an Oslo, Norway, native and doctor with, Host Nation Support Battalion practice sighting in with Glock P-80s in an indoor firing range at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 27, 2014. U.S. Navy corpsmen and Norwegian army medical officers trained together to gain a greater appreciation for each nation’s medical techniques and to increase interoperability between the countries.

Capt. Thomas T. Moe, an Oslo, Norway, native and doctor with, Host Nation Support Battalion practice sighting in with Glock P-80s in an indoor firing range at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 27, 2014. U.S. Navy corpsmen and Norwegian army medical officers trained together to gain a greater appreciation for each nation’s medical techniques and to increase interoperability between the countries.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Service members with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and medical officers with Evacuation Company Task Unit, Host Nation Support Battalion practice sighting in with Glock P-80s in an indoor firing range at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 27, 2014. U.S. Navy corpsmen and Norwegian army medical officers trained together to gain a greater appreciation for each nation’s medical techniques and to increase interoperability between the countries.

Service members with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and medical officers with Evacuation Company Task Unit, Host Nation Support Battalion practice sighting in with Glock P-80s in an indoor firing range at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 27, 2014. U.S. Navy corpsmen and Norwegian army medical officers trained together to gain a greater appreciation for each nation’s medical techniques and to increase interoperability between the countries.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam J. Voegtle (center), a Belleville, Ill., native and hospital corpsman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, teaches medical officers with Evacuation Company Task Unit, Host Nation Support Battalion about U.S. military ambulances at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 27, 2014. U.S. Navy corpsmen and Norwegian army medical officers shared knowledge of each county’s equipment in preparation for joint medical care during Cold Response 2014.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam J. Voegtle (center), a Belleville, Ill., native and hospital corpsman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, teaches medical officers with Evacuation Company Task Unit, Host Nation Support Battalion about U.S. military ambulances at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 27, 2014. U.S. Navy corpsmen and Norwegian army medical officers shared knowledge of each county’s equipment in preparation for joint medical care during Cold Response 2014.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Seaman Marq. C. Heusner, a Mililani, Hawaii, native with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group is loaded into the back of a U.S. military ambulance while on a Norwegian stretcher at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 27, 2014. U.S. Navy and Norwegian army medical personnel successfully tested the compatibility of the equipment to ensure fast emergency operations.

Seaman Marq. C. Heusner, a Mililani, Hawaii, native with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group is loaded into the back of a U.S. military ambulance while on a Norwegian stretcher at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 27, 2014. U.S. Navy and Norwegian army medical personnel successfully tested the compatibility of the equipment to ensure fast emergency operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam J. Voegtle, a Belleville, Ill., native and hospital corpsman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and medical officers with Joint Medical Task Force, Host Nation Support Battalion attend classes about airway, breathing and circulation injuries at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 26, 2014. The joint training gave service members an opportunity to improve international relations and interoperability between United States and Norwegian medical personnel.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam J. Voegtle, a Belleville, Ill., native and hospital corpsman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and medical officers with Joint Medical Task Force, Host Nation Support Battalion attend classes about airway, breathing and circulation injuries at Vaernes Garrison, Norway, Feb. 26, 2014. The joint training gave service members an opportunity to improve international relations and interoperability between United States and Norwegian medical personnel.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

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