March 5, 2016 - A unique look at U.S. and other NATO partner troops conducting an exercises involving taking an allied town from enemy forces as part of Cold Response 16 in Norway and with local Norwegians having a close-up look at the training engagement.
Cold Response 16 is a Norwegian-led exercise to rehearse high-intensity operations in winter conditions. The exercise involves more than 16,000 troops from 13 countries ... over 3,000 U.S. service members; approximately 6,500 members of the Norwegian Armed Forces; and nearly 4,000 troops from 11 allied and partner nations including Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Canada, Belgium, France, Latvia,; and approximately 300 NATO personnel. The training underscores NATO's ability to defend against any threat in any environment.
American Forces Network video by U.S. Army SSgt John Archiquette Video edited by USA Patriotism!