US marines train in Iceland
Armed marines in Keflavík. Photo/ Árni Sæberg
Armed soldiers from North Carolina are currently training in Keflavik in South Iceland. They are taking part in the Trident Juncture, a NATO -led military exercise
Deputy officer Misca T.Geter says speaking to mbl.is today that the first practice involves moving soldiers from the sea and to securing the airfield in cooperation with the Icelandic police.
Around 120 US soldiers were practicing in the secured area at Keflavik airport this morning. T rident Juncture 2018 is NATO’s largest exercise in many years, bringing together around 50,000 personnel from all 29 Allies, plus partners Finland and Sweden. Around 65 vessels, 150 aircraft and 10,000 vehicles will participate
Trident Juncture 2018 is NATO’s largest exercise in many years Photo/Árni Sæberg
Arriving by MV-22 Osprey and CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters from the USS Iwo Jima, the Marines practised securing the airfield and key infrastructure, in cooperation with the Icelandic Police. Mbl.is/ Árni Sæberg
Mbl.is/ Árni Sæberg
Mbl.is/ Árni Sæberg
