U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Peterson/Released 250306-M-FL591-1159.JPG
Feb 11, 2026
A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division holds security with a Browning M2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun in a defensive position during Exercise Joint Viking 25 in Norway, March 6, 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 photo by Cpl. Alexander Peterson)
CAMERA
Canon EOS-1D X
LENS
EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
APERTURE
28/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/640
ISO
100
No camera details available.
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