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New Marine Rotational Force Deploys to Norway for Winter Training alongside Norwegian Allies

The Marines and Sailors of the “Teufelhunden Battalion” are the next rotational deployment of Marine Rotational Force-Europe. After a quarantine period at their training location in Norway, to mitigate the risk of COVID exposure and transmission, the Marines will conduct bilateral arctic warfare training, improve interoperability, and strengthen defense capabilities alongside Norwegian allies. This is the first rotation of shorter MRF-E deployments, announced by the Marine Corps in August 2020...

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A U.S. Marine takes the first step to cross a day-old bridge during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27. - A U.S. Marine takes the first step to cross a day-old bridge during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, US Marines deploy to Norway, successfully integrate with Norwegian allies

Whether in the face of the enemy or a deadly global pandemic, the U.S. Marine Corps not only stays ahead of the curve but also flattens it. World War I destroyed numerous lives across the globe during the 1910 era but only claimed second place for deadliest disturbance. The 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic killed millions more, taking with it military personnel who intermingled with other countries without proper health protocol. A century later, the Marine Corps learned from the past, and the Marines and Sailors with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, successfully deployed to Norway in May 2020 as Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, which focuses...

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The Marine Corps at 250: Exclusive with USMC Commandant, Sergeant Major

12/09/2025 - https://www.newsweek.com/the-marine-corps-at-250-exclusive-with-usmc-commandant-sergeant-major-11163185

U.S. Marine Corps Activates 3 New Companies at Japan Base as Part of Force Design 2030

12/05/2025 - https://news.usni.org/2025/12/01/u-s-marine-corps-activates-3-new-companies-at-japan-base-as-part-of-force-design-2030

Marine Corps reaches retention goal in just a month

12/02/2025 - https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-retention-goal-record-time/

Care packages and cardstock turkeys: first and second ladies visit Marines and their relatives

11/24/2025 - https://apnews.com/article/melania-trump-usha-vance-military-north-carolina-e208c5836eb8687f0950ad7625ab3203

U.S. Marines test rapid response in urban combat drill

11/19/2025 - https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-test-rapid-response-in-urban-combat-drill/