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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Heavy snow falls as Marines and sailors ski up a hill.

Ski Lessons

Marines and sailors learn uphill skiing during cold-weather training in preparation for Exercise Cold Response in Elvegardsmoen, Norway, Feb. 15, 2026. The exercise is designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO allies in challenging Arctic conditions.

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