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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre/Released 260302-M-WV648-1030.JPG
Mar 19, 2026
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jacob Lerch, a platoon commander with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, briefs a terrain model to Marines in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 2, 2026. The brief helped familiarize the Marines with the Norwegian terrain during exercise Cold Responses 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. Lerch is a native of Washington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emily De La Torre)
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Canon EOS R
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RF28-70mm F2 L USM
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2
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1/640
ISO
1000
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