02/26/2016: A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter kicks up snow at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response.
All aircraft with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (-) Reinforced, the Air Combat Element of 2d MEB, were dismantled at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and flown to Norway in U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies to provide air support during the exercise. Cold Response 16 is a combined, joint exercise comprised of 12 NATO allies and partnered nations and approximately 16,000 troops.
Credit: II Marine Expeditionary Force:2/22/16
- In the third photo, A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter sits connected to warming vents as it prepares for flight later in the day in Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016.
- In the fourth photo, a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter flies over the base in Vaernes, Norway, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response Feb. 22, 2016.
- In the fifth photo, A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter begins its accent at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response.
- In the sixth photo, A CH-53E Super Stallion makes its way down the flight line at Vaernes, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016, as 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade prepares for Exercise Cold Response.