Stunning images of the massive multinational NATO military exercise in Europe's far north

USMC/Gunnery Sgt. Bryson K. Jones

Norway is currently playing host to a massive multi-national NATO exercise that is meant to enhance the military organization's collective response capabilities.  

Hosted in Norway's central region, Cold Response is an annual military exercise. This year, the exercise will be comprised of 15,000 personnel from over ten countries. Some of the countries participating are NATO members Canada, France, and non-NATO country Sweden. 

The US's contribution to Cold Response 2016 include tanks, mobile artillery, and special operations units. 

You can view photos of the exercise below.

Cold Response is a Norwegian invitational previously-scheduled exercise that will involve approximately 15,000 troops from 13 NATO and partner countries.

The cold weather exercise is designed to enhance partnerships and collective crisis response capabilities.

The operation is being held in Central Norway.