Keywords: select outdoor 160301-N-ZZ999-059 NORTH SEA (March 1, 2016) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) makes preperations to launch more than 12 Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) during the first amphibious assault of Exercise Cold Response 2016. CDR 16 involves maritime, land and air operation training and focuses on naval and amphibious operations transitioning to ground maneuver. The location in central Norway provides an extreme cold-weather environment for the 12 participating countries to collectively develop tactics, techniques and procedures and increase interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daniel C. Coxwest/Released) 160301-N-ZZ999-059 NORTH SEA (March 1, 2016) The Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) makes preperations to launch more than 12 Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) during the first amphibious assault of Exercise Cold Response 2016. CDR 16 involves maritime, land and air operation training and focuses on naval and amphibious operations transitioning to ground maneuver. The location in central Norway provides an extreme cold-weather environment for the 12 participating countries to collectively develop tactics, techniques and procedures and increase interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daniel C. Coxwest/Released) |