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Norwegian soldier Cpl. Ingeborg Athammer with Artillery Battalion Battery NILS, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Coral Warren, Air Defense Control Officer, from Springfield, MO, about the K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzer during the FIRES Summit hosted by Norwegian Armed Forces in Setermoen, Norway, April 19, 2023. The FIRES Summit strengthens interoperability with our Norwegian allies while demonstrating U.S. technology and capabilities in the Arctic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

Norwegian soldier Cpl. Ingeborg Athammer with Artillery Battalion Battery NILS, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Coral Warren, Air Defense Control Officer, from Springfield, MO, about the K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzer during the FIRES Summit hosted by Norwegian Armed Forces in Setermoen, Norway, April 19, 2023. The FIRES Summit strengthens interoperability with our Norwegian allies while demonstrating U.S. technology and capabilities in the Arctic region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Linniman

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fire an M3E1 multipurpose anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system during a live-fire range while deployed with Marine Rotational Forces Europe (MRF-E) 23.1 in Setermoen, Norway, April 2, 2023. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain warfare training, and military-to-military engagements which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fire an M3E1 multipurpose anti-armor anti-personnel weapon system during a live-fire range while deployed with Marine Rotational Forces Europe (MRF-E) 23.1 in Setermoen, Norway, April 2, 2023. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain warfare training, and military-to-military engagements which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

Photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fire an FGM-148 Javelin during a live-fire range while deployed with Marine Rotational Forces Europe (MRF-E) 23.1 in Setermoen, Norway, April 2, 2023. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain warfare training, and military-to-military engagements which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fire an FGM-148 Javelin during a live-fire range while deployed with Marine Rotational Forces Europe (MRF-E) 23.1 in Setermoen, Norway, April 2, 2023. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain warfare training, and military-to-military engagements which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki)

Photo by Cpl. Megan Ozaki

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a 5-kilometer hike during Marine Rotational Force- Europe 23.1 in Setermoen, Norway, Jan. 29, 2023. MRF-E 23.1 focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhances the overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian M. Garcia)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a 5-kilometer hike during Marine Rotational Force- Europe 23.1 in Setermoen, Norway, Jan. 29, 2023. MRF-E 23.1 focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhances the overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian M. Garcia)

Photo by Sgt. Christian Garcia

A U.S. Marine with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, operates a Bandvagn 206 during the Belted Vehicle Course in Forset, Norway, Dec. 10, 2022. The Belted Vehicle Course teaches Marines technical knowledge and proficiency in operating the Bandvagn 206 in the arctic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Averi Rowton)

A U.S. Marine with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, operates a Bandvagn 206 during the Belted Vehicle Course in Forset, Norway, Dec. 10, 2022. The Belted Vehicle Course teaches Marines technical knowledge and proficiency in operating the Bandvagn 206 in the arctic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Averi Rowton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Averi Rowton

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division, execute an arctic range during the NATO Cold Weather Instructor Course (NCWIC) in Innset, Norway, Nov. 29, 2022. NCWIC is a course designed to develop Marines and other service members to be instructors of cold weather survival training in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Averi Rowton)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division, execute an arctic range during the NATO Cold Weather Instructor Course (NCWIC) in Innset, Norway, Nov. 29, 2022. NCWIC is a course designed to develop Marines and other service members to be instructors of cold weather survival training in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Averi Rowton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Averi Rowton

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division light a Small Unit Expeditionary (SUE) stove at their campsite during the NATO Cold Weather Instructor Course in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 24, 2022. NCWIC is a course designed to develop Marines and other service members to be instructors of cold weather survival training in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Averi Rowton)

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division light a Small Unit Expeditionary (SUE) stove at their campsite during the NATO Cold Weather Instructor Course in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 24, 2022. NCWIC is a course designed to develop Marines and other service members to be instructors of cold weather survival training in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Averi Rowton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Averi Rowton

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christine Latuner, platoon sergeant, with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, leads her team during a patrol for Freezing Winds 22 Syndalen, Finland, Nov. 27, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christine Latuner, platoon sergeant, with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, leads her team during a patrol for Freezing Winds 22 Syndalen, Finland, Nov. 27, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt Anthony Vandiver, logistics officer, with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts a helicopter lift with Finnish aircraft NH90 during Freezing Winds 22 in Gumbole, Finland Nov. 30, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl Jackson Kirkiewicz)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt Anthony Vandiver, logistics officer, with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducts a helicopter lift with Finnish aircraft NH90 during Freezing Winds 22 in Gumbole, Finland Nov. 30, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl Jackson Kirkiewicz)

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct a rifle range with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force observers during Keen Sword 23 aboard the USS New Orleans LPD-18, Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and the JGSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct a rifle range with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force observers during Keen Sword 23 aboard the USS New Orleans LPD-18, Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3d Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and the JGSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lorenzo Ducato

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Finnish Soldiers with Ekenas Coastal Battalion, prime a trinitrotoluene (TNT) explosive during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal range in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Oct. 4, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Finnish Soldiers with Ekenas Coastal Battalion, prime a trinitrotoluene (TNT) explosive during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal range in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Oct. 4, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

Finnish Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Blomqvist (center), a combat boat craft commander with Vaasa Coastal Battalion, gives a safety brief to Marines before executing a littoral reconnaissance range in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Oct. 8, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Finnish Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Blomqvist (center), a combat boat craft commander with Vaasa Coastal Battalion, gives a safety brief to Marines before executing a littoral reconnaissance range in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Oct. 8, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Makenna Holden, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sights in during a table 5 range in preparation for Exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Oct. 10, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Makenna Holden, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sights in during a table 5 range in preparation for Exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Oct. 10, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Makenna Holden, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, faces up range before firing on a table 5 range in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Oct. 10, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Makenna Holden, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, faces up range before firing on a table 5 range in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Oct. 10, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disembark a Finnish U700 Jehu- class amphibious assault craft during an island seizure exercise on Russaro Island, Finland, Aug. 12, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disembark a Finnish U700 Jehu- class amphibious assault craft during an island seizure exercise on Russaro Island, Finland, Aug. 12, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde

Norwegian soldiers with Armoured Battalion, Brigade Nord, Norwegian Army, load a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 (HMH-366), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 15, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Norwegian soldiers with Armoured Battalion, Brigade Nord, Norwegian Army, load a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 (HMH-366), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 15, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Photo by Sgt. William Chockey

The Commandant of Marine Corps, General David H. Berger, salutes at a private ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Akeel Austin)

The Commandant of Marine Corps, General David H. Berger, salutes at a private ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Akeel Austin)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Akeel Austin

Attendees of the Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (NILS-A) 2022 pose for a group photo in Dakar, Senegal, July 6, 2022. NILS -A is a multinational, Africa-focused forum, designed to bring together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantries to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships which will improve Africa’s maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Attendees of the Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (NILS-A) 2022 pose for a group photo in Dakar, Senegal, July 6, 2022. NILS -A is a multinational, Africa-focused forum, designed to bring together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantries to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships which will improve Africa’s maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Photo by Sgt. William Chockey

Swedish Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, Swedish Amphibious Corps ride a F470 combat rubber raiding craft during exercise TYR 22 at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda bay, Greece, July 13, 2022. TYR 22 is a maritime interdiction operations exercise held at NMIOTC, bringing together Swedish Marines, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy Special warfare combatant-craft crewmen to improve US and NATO Partner operational capacity, capability, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Swedish Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, Swedish Amphibious Corps ride a F470 combat rubber raiding craft during exercise TYR 22 at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda bay, Greece, July 13, 2022. TYR 22 is a maritime interdiction operations exercise held at NMIOTC, bringing together Swedish Marines, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy Special warfare combatant-craft crewmen to improve US and NATO Partner operational capacity, capability, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Photo by Sgt. William Chockey

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony T. Ruiz, a squad leader with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Swedish Air Force Rangers cross a simulated danger area during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel training near Kristianstad, Sweden, Aug. 26, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony T. Ruiz, a squad leader with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Swedish Air Force Rangers cross a simulated danger area during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel training near Kristianstad, Sweden, Aug. 26, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde

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