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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Luis Esquivel, with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participates in a cold plunge near Elvegardsmoen, Norway, March 10, 2026. The training taught Marines and Sailors how to manage the effects of cold-water submersion and perform active rewarming procedures during exercise Cold Response 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. Esquivel is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)
CORE26 | U.S. Marines, Sailors Execute Cold Plunge for Arctic Exercise

260310-M-GS031-1256 U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Luis Esquivel, with 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participates in a cold plunge near Elvegardsmoen, Norway,...

CORE26 | U.S. Marines, Sailors Execute Cold Plunge for Arctic Exercise
ELVEGARDSMOEN, NORWAY 10 Mar 2026
CORE26 | U.S. Marines, Sailors Execute Cold Plunge for Arctic Exercise
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