Standing Watch A Marine assigned to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment stands watch during a reconnaissance mission to display interoperability with allies and partner nations before Nordic Response 24 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 7, 2024. Marines, in collaboration with NATO allies and partners, were gearing up for the biennial NATO training exercise, which is designed to advance Arctic security, boost global readiness and promote interoperability among U.S., allied and partner forces. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.34 MB) Tags: marine corps, partnerships, european command, exercises , NATO , steadfast defender 24 Photo By: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Salazar VIRIN: 240207-M-VM946-1026.JPG Photo Gallery