Joint Viking is a routine winter military exercise conducted by the Norwegian Armed Forces with participation from the U.S. and other NATO nations. Participants will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway by enhancing allied forces’ ability to rapidly deploy, operate, and integrate in a winter environment. The United States Marine Corps will play a significant role in Joint Viking 25, with forces from II Marine Expeditionary Force deploying to... read more
Joint Viking is a routine winter military exercise conducted by the Norwegian Armed Forces with participation from the U.S. and other NATO nations. Participants will engage in joint land and sea operations, ensuring the effective defense of Norway by enhancing allied forces’ ability to rapidly deploy, operate, and integrate in a winter environment. The United States Marine Corps will play a significant role in Joint Viking 25, with forces from II Marine Expeditionary Force deploying to demonstrate their ability to operate in the harsh Nordic environment. The exercise will allow the Marine Corps to rehearse the rapid force generation and trans-Atlantic deployment of a regimental sized element to respond to crisis. NATO allies from across Europe, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and Finland, will also contribute to Joint Viking 25, reinforcing the alliance’s interoperability and joint operational capabilities. show less
