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An officer speaks to service members during a snowy training mission.

Pep Talk

Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commander of Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks with Norwegian soldiers and marines in Setermoen, Norway, Dec. 8, 2023. Sofge visited the Marines participating in the NATO Winter Instructor course. The NWIC trains Marines and other service members as instructors for cold weather survival in preparation for upcoming deployments. This strategic engagement not only amplifies the significance of Sofge's direct involvement with the Marines but fosters bilateral cooperation, crucial for ongoing Marine Corps operations within Norway.

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