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)
By Lance Cpl. Patrick King, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, EuropeSetermoen, NorwayMay 07, 2021