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National Guard security mission at U.S. Capitol concludes
May 23, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard’s U.S. Capitol security mission to support the U.S. Capitol... MORE

National Guard Soldiers provide security outside the U.S. Capitol during the 59th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20, as part of the National Guard’s Capitol Response security mission.

Nevada National Guard trio honored for aiding crash victim
May 17, 2021 — LAS VEGAS – Three Nevada Guard Soldiers from 1st Squadron 221 Cavalry were recognized for helping a... MORE

Capt. Tyler Wistisen, left, 1st Lt. Michael Flury and Capt. Tana Gurule were honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars with the Life Saving Award at the Clark County Armory in Las Vegas May 14, 2021. While in the nation's capital in January supporting the presidential inauguration, the Soldiers assisted a Virginia woman injured in a car crash.

Synchronization a must in continued Guard support to Capitol
April 7, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – When discussing the most recent rotation of National Guard members supporting U.S... MORE

Soldiers with the New Jersey Army National Guard’s A Troop and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Division, and U.S. Capitol Police officers confer with each other hours after a vehicle rammed a barricade killing one Capitol Police officer and injuring another one at the U.S. Capitol April 2, 2021. The New Jersey Army Guard unit is one of several that continue to support the security mission at the Capitol — made possible by the synchronization efforts involving the National Guard Bureau, the District of Columbia National Guard and Guard units from 11 states.

National Guard units supporting Capitol mission return home
March 17, 2021 — WASHINGTON – More than half the 5,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who have been supporting... MORE

A Soldier supporting the Capitol Response mission in Washington, D.C., out-processes at the District of Columbia Armory March 12, 2021. Soldiers in the nation's capital are redeploying to their home states, with about 2,000 Guard members asked to continue to assist federal law enforcement with security, communications, medical evacuation, logistics, and safety through mid-May.

DCNG inauguration support ribbon recognizes service
March 15, 2021 — WASHINGTON – National Guard members from any state, territory or the District of Columbia who... MORE

Military awards worn by a District of Columbia Army National Guard Soldier in Washington, D.C., March 10, 2021, include the D.C. National Guard Presidential Inauguration Support Ribbon on the bottom right. The ribbon is authorized for award to National Guard members from any state, territory or the District of Columbia who supported the 59th presidential inauguration on Title 32 orders.

In historic year, Washington National Guard answers the call
March 11, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – To describe 2020 as unprecedented would be an understatement. "This past year... MORE

Staff Sgt. Melinda Grounds, a medic with the 141st Medical Group and a registered nurse in Idaho, goes through a questionnaire with a visitor to the mass vaccination site at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield, Wash., Jan. 28, 2021. The Washington National Guard is helping at four vaccination sites.

Father, daughter serve together in nation's capital
March 1, 2021 — WASHINGTON – "Keeping families involved is important to the success of all our Soldiers," said 1st... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carl Mattonen stands with his daughter, Spc. Carlie Mattonen, both with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan National Guard, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington Feb. 26, 2021.

Michigan National Guard helps sustain the force in DC
February 12, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan Army National... MORE

Soldiers from the Michigan National Guard’s Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, based in Marquette, and the 177th Military Police Brigade, based in Taylor, join other Soldiers in food distribution at the U.S. Capitol Feb. 7, 2021. The National Guard is supporting law enforcement in the nation's capital through mid-March.

Michigan Soldier maintains connection with home, work
February 9, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with the 1433rd Engineer Company, Michigan National Guard, served in the... MORE

1st Lt. Darren Tanis, executive officer of the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1433rd Engineer Company, based in Fort Custer, Michigan, stands near the U.S. Capitol in Washington Feb. 3, 2021. The National Guard is supporting federal law enforcement in the nation's capital through mid-March.

Australian Army captain continues to serve with DC National Guard
February 8, 2021 — WASHINGTON - January's inauguration support by the National Guard was unique in many ways, with more... MORE

Australian Army Capt. Dustin Gold, a reserve officer from the Royal Australian Artillery 9th Regiment, participates in a Reserve Forces Foreign Exchange Program with D.C. National Guard in Washington D.C., Jan. 23, 2021.

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U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jet pilot with VMFA-542 speaks about the squadron's participation in Exercise Nordic Response 24 (Interview)

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Feb. 22, 2024 | 7:48

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Frank Zastoupil, a Texas native and an F-35B Lightning II jet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, speaks about VMFA-542's participation in Exercise Nordic Response 24, in Norway, Feb. 22, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. Exercise Nordic Response 24 is VMFA-542's first overseas operational exercise as an F-35B Lightning II jet squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

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Nordic Response 24

Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMGR-252 conduct distributed aviation operations in Sweden during Exercise Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines with VMFA-542 and VMGR-252 conduct distributed aviation operations in Sweden during Exercise Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Scott Benedict speaks about Exercise Nordic Response 24 and working with Sweden as a new NATO member (Interview)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Scott Benedict speaks about Exercise Nordic Response 24 and working with Sweden as a new NATO member (Interview)

Assistant Commandant and Sergeant Major of the U.S. Marine Corps and Chief of Defense of Norway visit 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment during Nordic Response 24 in Norway (B-roll)

Assistant Commandant and Sergeant Major of the U.S. Marine Corps and Chief of Defense of Norway visit 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment during Nordic Response 24 in Norway (B-roll)

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Visits Marines and Allies Conducting Nordic Response 24

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Visits Marines and Allies Conducting Nordic Response 24

Nordic Response 24 Band Performance in Alta

Nordic Response 24 Band Performance in Alta

KC-135 Takeoff and Landing during Nordic Response, Norway

KC-135 Takeoff and Landing during Nordic Response, Norway

100th ARW Nordic Response 24 B-Roll

100th ARW Nordic Response 24 B-Roll

U.S. Marines work with NATO allies during explosive ordnance disposal range in Norway

U.S. Marines work with NATO allies during explosive ordnance disposal range in Norway

U.S. Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Conduct Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Conduct Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines work with NATO allies during an explosive ordnance disposal range in Norway (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines work with NATO allies during an explosive ordnance disposal range in Norway (B-Roll)

168th Wing refuels MCAS Cherry Point F/A-18s during Exercise Nordic Response 24

168th Wing refuels MCAS Cherry Point F/A-18s during Exercise Nordic Response 24

Arctic Readiness Unleashed: U.S. Marines and Norwegian Armed Forces Converge in Vital NATO Training for Nordic Response 24 Trailer

Arctic Readiness Unleashed: U.S. Marines and Norwegian Armed Forces Converge in Vital NATO Training for Nordic Response 24 Trailer

2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fires stinger-launch simulators in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion holds a reenlistment ceremony and fires stinger-launch simulators (B-Roll)

2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion holds a reenlistment ceremony and fires stinger-launch simulators (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Division conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines of 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment train with HIMARS in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-roll)

U.S. Marines of 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment train with HIMARS in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-roll)

Sweden Answers the Call

Sweden Answers the Call

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct live-fire ranges in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Sgt. Gavin Roblez speaks on reenlistment and cold-weather training during Exercise Nordic Response 24

Sgt. Gavin Roblez speaks on reenlistment and cold-weather training during Exercise Nordic Response 24

1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Conducts Live Fire Range in Norway (B-roll)

1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Conducts Live Fire Range in Norway (B-roll)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jet pilot with VMFA-542 speaks about the squadron's participation in Exercise Nordic Response 24 (Interview)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jet pilot with VMFA-542 speaks about the squadron's participation in Exercise Nordic Response 24 (Interview)

F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-542 conduct flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-542 conduct flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 executes flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 executes flight operations in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Snow Mobile training during Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Snow Mobile training during Nordic Response 24

1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment Conducts Platoon Attacks (B-Roll)

1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment Conducts Platoon Attacks (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Snow Mobile training during Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Snow Mobile training during Nordic Response 24

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jets with VMFA-542 arrive in Norway for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jets with VMFA-542 arrive in Norway for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment in Cold Weather Training during Nordic Response 24 in Norway (B-Roll)

1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment in Cold Weather Training during Nordic Response 24 in Norway (B-Roll)

1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment Conducts Cold Weather Training in Norway during Nordic Response 24

1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment Conducts Cold Weather Training in Norway during Nordic Response 24

Sweden Has Arrived

Sweden Has Arrived

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) arrive in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) arrive in Norway in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

U.S. Marine pinned meritorious sergeant by members of the Norwegian Army (B-Roll)

U.S. Marine pinned meritorious sergeant by members of the Norwegian Army (B-Roll)

Nordic Response 24 Polar Plunge

Nordic Response 24 Polar Plunge

U.S. Marines endure an ice-breaker drill in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines endure an ice-breaker drill in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines hike in snowy conditions in Norway (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines hike in snowy conditions in Norway (B-Roll)

Nordic Response 24 Introduction Teaser 2

Nordic Response 24 Introduction Teaser 2

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) arrive in Norway for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) arrive in Norway for Exercise Nordic Response 24 (B-Roll)

Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway Inventory in Preparation for Nordic Response 24

Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway Inventory in Preparation for Nordic Response 24

Introduction to Nordic Response 24

Introduction to Nordic Response 24

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