Nordic Response Military Exercise Unites Thousands Of Troops From 13 Countries

KIVILOMPOLO, FINLAND - MARCH 09: A Finnish flag is seen on a helmet as soldiers wait to take part in a training exercise on the Finland/Norway border during the Nordic Response military exercise on March 09, 2024 in Kivilompolo, Finland. The exercise, which primarily takes place across Scandinavia from March 3-14, features 20,000 troops from 13 allied countries. Following the recent NATO expansion, the group now includes Finland and Sweden. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)