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"This is Presence." | Cold Weather Training in the High North

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

Aug. 7, 2025 | 0:39

"This is Presence." | Cold Weather Training in the High North

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

Aug. 7, 2025 | 0:39

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"This is Presence." | Cold Weather Training in the High North

U.S. Marines from the 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment engage in cold weather training alongside NATO allies in Setermoen, Norway, on Dec. 8, 2023. Equipped with newfound expertise, these Marines will depart with the capability to instruct others on effectively navigating and operating in challenging winter conditions. This training initiative, supported by specialized education, aims to elevate overall knowledge and enhance combat effectiveness in arctic or cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Noah Masog) The video contains music from a MARFOREUR/AF licensed asset from Audiomachine: Lacuna (Main) by Stuart Roslyn and Tom Murrill

Aug. 7, 2025

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Exercise Joint Viking 25: Unstoppable Force

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division participate in Exercise Joint Viking 25 from March 3-14, 2025, in Setermoen, Norway. Joint Viking 25 is a Norwegian military exercise focusing on arctic cold-weather training and military-to-military engagements. The exercise demonstrates the Marine Corps' unique ability to rapidly deploy during a crisis and aims to enhance interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto, Cpl. Alfonso Livrieri, Cpl. Alexander Peterson, Cpl. Jacob Richardson, and Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin) The video contains music from a MARFOREUR/AF licensed asset from Audiomachine: King of Kings by Sigurd Jøhnk-Jensen

March 15, 2025

1:37

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Exercise Joint Viking 25: Unstoppable Force - Social Media

March 15, 2025

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Exercise Joint Viking 25: From Sunny Beaches to The Arctic Circle

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division participate in Exercise Joint Viking 25 in Norway, Jan. 26 - March 14, 2025. U.S. Marines are in Norway as part of exercise Joint Viking 25, a Norwegian military exercise focusing on arctic cold-weather training and military-to-military engagements. The exercise demonstrates the Marine Corps' unique ability to rapidly deploy during a crisis and aims to enhance interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto)

March 14, 2025

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Exercise Joint Viking 25: Forged by Frost

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division participate in Exercise Joint Viking 25 in Norway, Jan. 26 - March 14, 2025. U.S. Marines are in Norway as part of exercise Joint Viking 25, a Norwegian military exercise focusing on arctic cold-weather training and military-to-military engagements. The exercise demonstrates the Marine Corps' unique ability to rapidly deploy during a crisis and aims to enhance interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alexander Peterson)

March 14, 2025

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Exercise Joint Viking 25 Video Stinger

A stinger to be used at the end of Exercise Joint Viking 25 video productions created in Setermoen, Norway, March 4, 2025. U.S. Marines are in Norway as part of Exercise Joint Viking 25, a Norwegian military exercise focusing on arctic cold-weather training and military-to-military engagements. The exercise demonstrates the Marine Corps' unique ability to rapidly deploy during a crisis and aims to enhance interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and NATO allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps motion graphic by Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto)

March 4, 2025

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Reconnaissance Marines Sniper Training at Panzer Kaserne

U.S. Marines with 3D Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve undertake range training with the M110 semi-automatic sniper system at Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany, on July 18, 2024. This comprehensive training session focused on practicing various shooting techniques and navigating obstacles that mirror real-world combat situations. The exercises are designed to enhance their precision, adaptability, and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher and Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Aug. 9, 2024

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Nordic Response 24 Introduction Teaser

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment prepare for exercise Nordic Response alongside NATO allies and partners in Setermoen, Norway, December, 2023. The Marines were participating in a Norwegian-led cold weather training course in preparation for Nordic Response 2024, a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote arctic security, enhance global readiness, and foster interoperability between U.S. forces and allied and partner forces. This product was produced on January 22, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson) The video contains music from a MARFOREUR/AF licensed asset from Artlist: Forged in Combat by Idan Kupferberg

Jan. 22, 2024

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Introduction to Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marine Corps Major General Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks about the significance of Nordic Response 24 in Harstad, Norway, Dec. 9, 2023. Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is an upcoming NATO training event conducted every two years to promote arctic security, enhance our global readiness, and foster interoperability between U.S. Forces and Allied and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Jan. 18, 2024

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Cold Weather Operations

Norwegian soldiers train U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Army soldiers with 2nd NATO Signal Battalion on cold weather operations near Tolga, Norway, Dec. 5, 2021. Marines are participating in train-the-trainer cold weather training to accurately instruct the U.S. forces arriving early in 2022 to participate in the Norwegian-led Exercise Cold Response. Exercises such as Cold Response enhance familiarity with and proficiency operating in Arctic conditions alongside Allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Robin Lewis)

Dec. 12, 2021

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Mountain-Warfare Field Exercise: MRF-E 20.2

U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy corpsmen with Marine Rotational Force – Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, participate in a mountain-warfare field exercise at the Haltdalen Training Facility, Norway, June 17-28, 2020. The Marines developed small unit leadership, practiced fireteam and squad-level maneuvering, and enhanced their abilities to employ small unit defensive tactics in mountainous terrain during the two-week course. 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 video by Sgt. Abrey Liggins)

July 1, 2020

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Cold-Weather Training Social Media Piece

Håkon, NORMIBN, Instructor COE/CWO and 2nd Lt. Rick Barber, lead instructor for the cold weather package from 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, speak about what Marines from II MIG are learning during the cold-weather training package in preparation for Exercise Cold Response, near Bjerkvik, Norway, Feb. 24-28, 2020. Marines are in Norway preparing for Exercise Cold Response, a Norwegian-led exercise designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting in a challenging arctic environment. (U.S. Air Force video by SSgt. Katelynn Moeller)

Feb. 27, 2020

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SPMAGTF-CR-AF Rehearses Quick Reaction Force in Senegal

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct quick-reaction force training in Thiés, Senegal, Aug. 5, 2019. The rehearsal increased the Marines’ ability to conduct link-up procedures, on scene and in-route trauma stabilization, and offensive and defensive operations. 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 video by Cpl. Gumchol Cho)

Aug. 5, 2019

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SPMAGTF-CR-AF External Lift Training

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct external-lift training with an MV-22B Osprey at Moron Air Base, Spain, July 25, 2019. The training increased proficiency of the helicopter support team and the aircrew. 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 video by Cpl. Gumchol Cho)

July 25, 2019

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U.S. Marines Increase Interoperability with Spanish Army During Field Training Operations

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, participate in exercise Alfa Botoa on Campo De Maniobras, Base General Menacho, Spain, June 20, 2019. The Marines integrated with Spanish army operations to enhance interoperability with Spanish allies. 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 video by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

June 20, 2019

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