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Arctic Departure

Marines prepare to taxi a KC-130J Super Hercules after the conclusion of Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Andenes, Norway, March 16, 2024. The exercise is designed to enhance military capabilities and allied cooperation in high-intensity warfighting scenarios under challenging Arctic conditions, while providing Marines opportunities to train alongside NATO allies and partners.

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