U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins/Released 260223-M-QP496-1058.JPG
Mar 12, 2026
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Isaiah Smith, a combat videographer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, observes the northern lights in Elvegårdsmoen, Norway, Feb. 23, 2026. The Marine was deployed to Norway in preparation for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Jenkins)
CAMERA
Canon EOS R5
LENS
RF28-70mm F2 L USM
APERTURE
56/10
SHUTTERSPEED
6
ISO
800
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