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USMC IN EUCOM

Discussion in 'Vets and Friends' started by Salty, May 15, 2023.

  1. Salty

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    I was not aware of this:

    As of January 2017, a rotational force of about 330 (infantry) U.S. Marines from Camp Lejeune, NC, are stationed in Trondheim, Norway on two six-month deployments. [8] Official MARFOREUR writings say that the Marine Rotational Force, Europe (MRF-E) comprises "an infantry company reinforced by enablers and a Marine Coordination Element. [Their] presence in Norway facilitates military exercises that support NATO and USEUCOM operational plans; increases interoperability with Allies and Partners; advances efforts for more naval integration; and enables recuperation of the Marine Corps' cold weather and mountain proficiencies."

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  2. Martin Marprelate

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    You may not be aware that Norway and Russia share a common border in the far North.
    I know that during the (first?) Cold War, there were British Commandos on that border. Whether they are still there, whether they were withdrawn and not replaced, I do not know.
     
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    I found this story:
     
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