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Representatives from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and a liaison team from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency conduct an inspection of U.S. Marine components participating in Cold Response 14 with Belarus inspectors and Norwegian escorts on a dock in Soreisa, Norway, March 17. The inspection during Cold Response 14 is conducted under the auspices of the Vienna Document, which obligates signatories from more than 50 nation States to exchange information in regards to size, structure, training and equipment of its armed forces as well as related defense policy, doctrines to build multilateral transparency, trust, cooperation and confidence.

Representatives from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and a liaison team from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency conduct an inspection of U.S. Marine components participating in Cold Response 14 with Belarus inspectors and Norwegian escorts on a dock in Soreisa, Norway, March 17. The inspection during Cold Response 14 is conducted under the auspices of the Vienna Document, which obligates signatories from more than 50 nation States to exchange information in regards to size, structure, training and equipment of its armed forces as well as related defense policy, doctrines to build multilateral transparency, trust, cooperation and confidence.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

Representatives from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and a liaison team from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency conduct an inspection of U.S. Marine components participating in Cold Response 14 with Belarus inspectors and Norwegian escorts on a dock in Soreisa, Norway, March 17. The inspection during Cold Response 14 is conducted under the auspices of the Vienna Document, which obligates signatories from more than 50 nation States to exchange information in regards to size, structure, training and equipment of its armed forces as well as related defense policy, doctrines to build multilateral transparency, trust, cooperation and confidence.

Representatives from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and a liaison team from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency conduct an inspection of U.S. Marine components participating in Cold Response 14 with Belarus inspectors and Norwegian escorts on a dock in Soreisa, Norway, March 17. The inspection during Cold Response 14 is conducted under the auspices of the Vienna Document, which obligates signatories from more than 50 nation States to exchange information in regards to size, structure, training and equipment of its armed forces as well as related defense policy, doctrines to build multilateral transparency, trust, cooperation and confidence.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

The conditions at Cold Response 14 changes rapidly, as the Arctic climate’s unpredictable weather pattern turns wet, rainy conditions into harsh snow fall in a matter of minutes. The initial stages of the exercise presented an unpredicted obstacle to overcome with temperatures being warmer than expected, causing wet and windy conditions that gave Marines the challenge of staying dry. Cold Response 14 brings together nearly 16,000 troops from 16 countries to train high-intensity operations in the unique climate of northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle.

The conditions at Cold Response 14 changes rapidly, as the Arctic climate’s unpredictable weather pattern turns wet, rainy conditions into harsh snow fall in a matter of minutes. The initial stages of the exercise presented an unpredicted obstacle to overcome with temperatures being warmer than expected, causing wet and windy conditions that gave Marines the challenge of staying dry. Cold Response 14 brings together nearly 16,000 troops from 16 countries to train high-intensity operations in the unique climate of northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

A light armored vehicle-25, the Marine Corps’ flagship eight-wheeled amphibious assault vehicle, sits above the small Norwegian town of Soreisa during Cold Response 14. Cold Response 14 brings together nearly 16,000 troops from 16 countries to train high-intensity operations in the unique climate of northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle.

A light armored vehicle-25, the Marine Corps’ flagship eight-wheeled amphibious assault vehicle, sits above the small Norwegian town of Soreisa during Cold Response 14. Cold Response 14 brings together nearly 16,000 troops from 16 countries to train high-intensity operations in the unique climate of northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

An light armored vehicle-25, the Marine Corps’ flagship eight-wheeled amphibious assault vehicle, sits above the small Norwegian town of Soreisa during Cold Response 14. Cold Response 14 brings together nearly 16,000 troops from 16 countries to train high-intensity operations in the unique climate of northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle.

An light armored vehicle-25, the Marine Corps’ flagship eight-wheeled amphibious assault vehicle, sits above the small Norwegian town of Soreisa during Cold Response 14. Cold Response 14 brings together nearly 16,000 troops from 16 countries to train high-intensity operations in the unique climate of northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct a foot patrol through the snow-covered fields of northern Norway during Cold Response 14. Cold Response 14 brings together nearly 16,000 troops from 16 countries to train high-intensity operations in the unique climate above the Arctic Circle and strengthen the alliance of partners and their commitment to global security in any clime and place.

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct a foot patrol through the snow-covered fields of northern Norway during Cold Response 14. Cold Response 14 brings together nearly 16,000 troops from 16 countries to train high-intensity operations in the unique climate above the Arctic Circle and strengthen the alliance of partners and their commitment to global security in any clime and place.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

A furnace warms a tent while a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement belonging to 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group sits in a snowstorm during Cold Response 2014 at Elvegaardsmoen, Norway, March 14, 2014. Cold Response is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle focused on joint operations during humanitarian assistance and war.

A furnace warms a tent while a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement belonging to 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group sits in a snowstorm during Cold Response 2014 at Elvegaardsmoen, Norway, March 14, 2014. Cold Response is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle focused on joint operations during humanitarian assistance and war.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

A Norwegian soldier secures a stake to hold his camoflouge netting in place as the weather conditions deteriorated in the location his unit was held up. Approximately 9,000 Norwegian soldiers are training along with 15 other countries, including U.S. forces inside the Arctic Circle during Exercise Cold Response 2014. This exercise emphasizes the strong military bond between the partner countries and improves interoperability between the nations, enhancing access to a key strategic region within the EUCOM area-of-responsibility. The exercise will continue until March 21.

A Norwegian soldier secures a stake to hold his camoflouge netting in place as the weather conditions deteriorated in the location his unit was held up. Approximately 9,000 Norwegian soldiers are training along with 15 other countries, including U.S. forces inside the Arctic Circle during Exercise Cold Response 2014. This exercise emphasizes the strong military bond between the partner countries and improves interoperability between the nations, enhancing access to a key strategic region within the EUCOM area-of-responsibility. The exercise will continue until March 21.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Norwegian tanks take part in a live-fire capabilities demonstration during Cold Response 14, a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 servicemembers from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehearse high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the servicemembers are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden.

Norwegian tanks take part in a live-fire capabilities demonstration during Cold Response 14, a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 servicemembers from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehearse high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the servicemembers are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Burt Traynor

Norwegian tanks take part in a live-fire capabilities demonstration during Cold Response 14, a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 servicemembers from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehearse high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the servicemembers are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden. (Official Air Force Photograph by Tech Sgt. Burt Traynor)

Norwegian tanks take part in a live-fire capabilities demonstration during Cold Response 14, a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 servicemembers from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehearse high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the servicemembers are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden. (Official Air Force Photograph by Tech Sgt. Burt Traynor)

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Burt Traynor

Norwegian tanks take part in a live-fire capabilities demonstration during Cold Response 14, a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 servicemembers from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehearse high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the servicemembers are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden. (Official Air Force Photograph by Tech Sgt. Burt Traynor)

Norwegian tanks take part in a live-fire capabilities demonstration during Cold Response 14, a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 servicemembers from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehearse high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the servicemembers are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden. (Official Air Force Photograph by Tech Sgt. Burt Traynor)

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Burt Traynor

Norwegian tanks take part in a live-fire capabilities demonstration during Cold Response 14, a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 servicemembers from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehearse high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the servicemembers are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden. (Official Air Force Photograph by Tech Sgt. Burt Traynor)

Norwegian tanks take part in a live-fire capabilities demonstration during Cold Response 14, a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 servicemembers from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehearse high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the servicemembers are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden. (Official Air Force Photograph by Tech Sgt. Burt Traynor)

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Burt Traynor

Norwegian tanks take part in a live-fire capabilities demonstration during Cold Response 14, a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 servicemembers from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehearse high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the servicemembers are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden. (Official Air Force Photograph by Tech Sgt. Burt Traynor)

Norwegian tanks take part in a live-fire capabilities demonstration during Cold Response 14, a multinational and multilateral training exercise above the Arctic Circle that brings together more than 14,000 servicemembers from 15 different countries, to include approximately 1,200 NATO personnel, March 11. The Norwegian-led exercise involves maritime, land and air operations being conducted this month to rehearse high-intensity operations in unique winter conditions, showcasing the diplomatic relationships, strategic friendships, and commitment to global security interests of all participating nations. The majority of the servicemembers are participating from the United States, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden. (Official Air Force Photograph by Tech Sgt. Burt Traynor)

Photo by Tech Sgt. Burt Traynor

Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group open obsolete crates before repacking the stored equipment into more space efficient casings at Tromsdal, Norway, March 07, 2014. The Marines also conducted maintenance on damaged equipment to ensure safety during Cold Response 2014 and future operations. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis-response operations.

Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group open obsolete crates before repacking the stored equipment into more space efficient casings at Tromsdal, Norway, March 07, 2014. The Marines also conducted maintenance on damaged equipment to ensure safety during Cold Response 2014 and future operations. 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

Brig. Gen Edward D. Banta (center), the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, Sgt. Maj. George W. Young (far right), the sergeant major 2nd MLG, and command staff with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd MLG visit the Tromsdal cave in Norway, March 07, 2014. Banta visited the battalion to speak to the service members and check on the preparations the unit made for Cold Response 2014 and the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program – Norway, which supports crisis response, humanitarian assistance and Marine expeditionary operations. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis-response operations.

Brig. Gen Edward D. Banta (center), the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group, Sgt. Maj. George W. Young (far right), the sergeant major 2nd MLG, and command staff with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd MLG visit the Tromsdal cave in Norway, March 07, 2014. Banta visited the battalion to speak to the service members and check on the preparations the unit made for Cold Response 2014 and the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program – Norway, which supports crisis response, humanitarian assistance and Marine expeditionary operations. 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

Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group sort equipment removed from an outdated storage box at Tromsdal, Norway, March 07, 2014. Marines repacked equipment stored in outdated storage boxes into plastic and metal containers, which increased the storage efficiency of the cave and allowed the equipment to be sent to more locations worldwide for the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program – Norway, which supports crisis response, humanitarian assistance and Marine expeditionary operations.

Marines with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group sort equipment removed from an outdated storage box at Tromsdal, Norway, March 07, 2014. Marines repacked equipment stored in outdated storage boxes into plastic and metal containers, which increased the storage efficiency of the cave and allowed the equipment to be sent to more locations worldwide for the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program – Norway, which supports crisis response, humanitarian assistance and Marine expeditionary operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

Cpl. Hussein Mohamed, a Portland, Ore., native and warehouseman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, guides a forklift during equipment repackaging operations at Tromsdal, Norway, March 07, 2014. Marines removed equipment stored in cave sites for the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program – Norway to support Cold Response 2014 and future crisis-response and Marine expeditionary operations in the future. Cold Response 2014 is a Norwegian-led multinational exercise above the Arctic Circle designed prepare for crisis-response operations.

Cpl. Hussein Mohamed, a Portland, Ore., native and warehouseman with 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, guides a forklift during equipment repackaging operations at Tromsdal, Norway, March 07, 2014. Marines removed equipment stored in cave sites for the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program – Norway to support Cold Response 2014 and future crisis-response and Marine expeditionary operations in the future. 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

Giskaas, Norway – Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division are pulled on skis by a Bandvagn 206 during a pre-environmental training field exercise to prepare them for exercise Cold Response 2014. Marines and Norwegian soldiers spent three days learning to work together and how to operate in the Norwegian winter environment to prepare the Marines and soldiers for Exercise Cold Response, which is a multinational and multilateral training exercise. The exercise will feature various types of military training including maritime, land and air operations. The location, above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, provides a unique cold-weather environment for all forces involved to learn and develop procedures from one another.

Giskaas, Norway – Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division are pulled on skis by a Bandvagn 206 during a pre-environmental training field exercise to prepare them for exercise Cold Response 2014. Marines and Norwegian soldiers spent three days learning to work together and how to operate in the Norwegian winter environment to prepare the Marines and soldiers for Exercise Cold Response, which is a multinational and multilateral training exercise. The exercise will feature various types of military training including maritime, land and air operations. The location, above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, provides a unique cold-weather environment for all forces involved to learn and develop procedures from one another.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Giskaas, Norway – Sergeant Michael Hall, a platoon leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and Sharptown, Md., native cuts down a tree that blocked the route of a Bandvagn 206 during a pre-environmental training field exercise to prepare them for exercise Cold Response 2014. Marines and Norwegian soldiers spent three days learning to work together and how to operate in the Norwegian winter environment to prepare the Marines and soldiers for Exercise Cold Response, which is a multinational and multilateral training exercise. The exercise will feature various types of military training including maritime, land and air operations. The location, above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, provides a unique cold-weather environment for all forces involved to learn and develop procedures from one another.

Giskaas, Norway – Sergeant Michael Hall, a platoon leader with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division and Sharptown, Md., native cuts down a tree that blocked the route of a Bandvagn 206 during a pre-environmental training field exercise to prepare them for exercise Cold Response 2014. Marines and Norwegian soldiers spent three days learning to work together and how to operate in the Norwegian winter environment to prepare the Marines and soldiers for Exercise Cold Response, which is a multinational and multilateral training exercise. The exercise will feature various types of military training including maritime, land and air operations. The location, above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, provides a unique cold-weather environment for all forces involved to learn and develop procedures from one another.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Giskaas, Norway – Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division set up security around a Bandvagn 206 during a pre-environmental training field exercise to prepare them for exercise Cold Response 2014. Marines and Norwegian soldiers spent three days learning to work together and how to operate in the Norwegian winter environment to prepare the Marines and soldiers for Exercise Cold Response, which is a multinational and multilateral training exercise. The exercise will feature various types of military training including maritime, land and air operations. The location, above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, provides a unique cold-weather environment for all forces involved to learn and develop procedures from one another.

Giskaas, Norway – Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division set up security around a Bandvagn 206 during a pre-environmental training field exercise to prepare them for exercise Cold Response 2014. Marines and Norwegian soldiers spent three days learning to work together and how to operate in the Norwegian winter environment to prepare the Marines and soldiers for Exercise Cold Response, which is a multinational and multilateral training exercise. The exercise will feature various types of military training including maritime, land and air operations. The location, above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, provides a unique cold-weather environment for all forces involved to learn and develop procedures from one another.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa