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U.S. Marines with 2nd Aircraft Wing talk about their cold weather experience during Exercise Trident Juncture 18, Norway, Nov 5., 2018. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' and partners' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 is with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 is with MAG 26, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Paige C. Stade)

U.S. Marines and Sailors participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 18 (TRJE18) in Norway, Nov. 1-7, 2018. The purpose of TRJE18 is to provide Marines and Sailors the ability to deploy a large scale Marine Air Ground Task Force across the Atlantic, demonstrating our unique capabilities and ability to support NATO’s resolve to deter and confront aggression when called on. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Aaron Douds)

British Royal Marines exercised their Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel proficiency in Rindal, Norway November 6, 2018, during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. The Royal Marines with X-Ray Company, 45 Commando, worked in conjunction with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and assets from Marine Aircraft Group 29.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway, Nov. 7-13, 2018. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jessica Etheridge)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group-Forward, support 2nd Marine Division in Voll, Norway, Oct. 25th – Nov. 7, 2018. The Marines provided tactical logistics in support of 2nd Marine Division during Exercise Trident Juncture. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Scarlet A. Sharp)

TRONDHEIM, Norway - U.S. Forces are redeploying to their home stations, following their successful participation in NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 18, which took place in Norway’s challenging terrain, airspace and surrounding seas. “We’re not done yet; we’ve still got a lot of work to do,” said US Navy Admiral James Foggo, the commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, to roughly 50 NATO service members from many of the participating nations in the exercise at a concluding event Nov. 7 in Vaernes, Norway. “The weather has also been an adversary, but you’ve overcome it, but we could not have done that without our Norwegian allies and the total defense concept” More than 50,000 personnel from all NATO member nations participated in Trident Juncture 18, along with partner nations Sweden and Finland, bringing approximately 10,000 vehicles, 250 aircraft and 70 ships from across the alliance to the largest NATO exercise since 2002. “We achieved a tremendous logistical accomplishment in Trident Juncture 18 by bringing assets from both the continental U.S. and from bases here in Europe,” said Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, the largest U.S. unit participating in TJ18. “An exercise of this scale allows us to demonstrate the global reach of the U.S. military and our commitment to the NATO alliance.” Each branch of the U.S. Department of Defense provided a significant contribution to the exercise with the largest being the U.S. Marine Corps, with 7,500 Marines. As US forces in Norway reset their equipment, proceed to follow-on missions elsewhere, or return to their home stations, they remain focused on using what they learned from NATO allies to improve their units’ capabilities. “The work that we did here, in concert with our partners, helped us learn about the challenges involved with deploying, sustaining, and redeploying a large-scale force in this challenging operational environment,” said Hedelund. “We have learned a lot and are eager to learn more.” While the Marines ashore learned how to maneuver in Norway’s rough terrain and cold climate, similar tough lessons were learned across the joint US force supporting Trident Juncture. "Operating a carrier in more northern latitudes presents some obvious challenges. We spent a lot of time planning for it, we spent a significant amount of time procuring specific gear, and also specific capacity,” said US Navy Capt. Nick Dienna, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. “I’m incredibly proud of the efforts of our sailors operating on a day-to-day basis in what I would argue is perhaps the most unforgiving environment that we operate in as an aircraft carrier.” While U.S. Forces learned new lessons and tested their ability to execute complex missions in harsh conditions in coordination with NATO allies, Foggo is confident that U.S. Forces' are ready quickly to reset and face new challenges. “It’s time to bring the equipment back home and put it on the ships and get ready to go,” Foggo said. “I just wanted to come here and thank each and every one of you for your efforts, for your stellar performance, for your dedication to the Alliance and the security of all our great nations that made up the NATO alliance for the last 70-years.”

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 insert Norwegian troops via air during Trident Juncture 18 at Vaernes Air Base, Norway, Nov. 01, 2018. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' and partners' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video footage by Cpl. Paige Stade)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group (MIG) set up an expeditionary suite to increase the mobility of command and control centers on Vaernes, Norway. Exercise Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

The Norwegian Home Guard trains U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group on different rifles used by the Norwegians during exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Frigaard, Norway Oct. 23, 2018. The Norwegians trained U.S. Marines on the familiarization of different rifles used by the Norwegians to enhance the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ ability to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video footage by Gunnery Sgt. Jason W. Fudge)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Wyland Leadbetter talks about the insertion of a Norwegian battalion during Trident Juncture 18 at Vaernes Air Base, Norway, Nov. 1, 2018. The exercise enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies' and partners' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. Leadbetter is the commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Paige Stade)

Media sources come to visit the U.S. Marines and NATO forces during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 at Tactical Assembly Area Voll, Norway, Oct. 31, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 demonstrates II Marine Expeditionary Forces ability to deploy, employ, and redeploy the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while improving interoperability with Allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Staff Sgt. Omar V. Elorza)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force are prepared and fully engaged during Trident Juncture 18 while on Tactical Assembly Area Voll, Norway, Oct. 31, 2018. The Division has adapted and overcame to the cold weather environment in Norway and have continued to lay the path for Marines of the future. Trident Juncture 18 demonstrates II Marine Expeditionary Forces ability to deploy, employ, and redeploy, the Marine Air Ground Task Force while improving interoperability with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Staff Sgt. Elorza)

Navy Seabees with 22nd Naval Construction Regiment build improvements for camp during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Voll, Norway, Oct. 27, 2018. The Seabees constructed risers and walkways throughout the camp to provide dry pathways and areas to work for Combat Logistics Battalion 2 and 2nd Marine Division. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Scarlet A. Sharp)

An interview with U.S. Marine Corps Capt. John C. King, the camp mayor on Vaernes Air Station, Norway, describing the water purification process done by Marines with the Marine Expeditionary Force during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 on Oct. 27, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Luisa F. Torres)

An overview of the local economy in Norway, and interviews with Turid F. Svensson, owner of Hells Catering and U.S. Marine Corps Capt. John C. King, camp mayor on Vaernes Air Station discussing food services during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 Oct. 25, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. David Delgadillo)

U.S. Navy doctors and corpsmen with Shock Trauma Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, participate in ambulance exchange training with Norwegian paramedics during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Voll, Norway, Oct. 25, 2018. The doctors and corpsmen showed the medical capabilities of an M997A3 Humvee, and the Norwegian paramedics showed the capabilities of a standard Norwegian ambulance. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps B-roll package by Cpl. Scarlet A. Sharp)

U.S. Navy doctors and corpsmen with Shock Trauma Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, perform a mass casualty drill in Voll, Norway, Oct. 23, 2018. The doctors and corpsmen trained to transport, assess, and treat high numbers of patients as quickly as possible during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps b-roll package by Cpl. Scarlet A. Sharp)

2nd Marine Logistics Group is participating in Trident Juncture 18 in Norway, supporting II MEF with the six functions of tactical Logistics. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Scarlet A. Sharp)

24th MEU completes TCAT, heads out to Trident Juncture 2018

Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Assault Amphibian Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit head out to embark on USS New York (LPD 21) in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Events during Trident Juncture will provide the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit opportunities to train as a Marine Air Ground Task Force in unique environments in support of allied partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham)