U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1 (MRF-E), Marine Forces Europe and Africa, hike through winter terrain during a force-on-force exercise in Blatind, Norway, March 10, 2021. Companies executed platoon-level force-on-force training utilizing cold weather skills to improve technical and tactical proficiency in a winter combat environment. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick King)