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A soldier rides on top of a military vehicle over an icy field with a snowy mountain and trees in the background. Another soldier walks on the field to the right.

Arctic Training

Soldiers operate an M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System on an Arctic training field led by Norwegian Army instructors during Exercise Joint Viking 25 in Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 26, 2025. The training strengthened the soldiers' ability to operate and maneuver efficiently in an Arctic environment.

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