U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., left, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, attends a band practice of members of the Nordic band element during the preparation phase of Exercise Nordic Response 24 in Oslo, Norway, Mar. 6, 2024. Military band members from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the U.S. have gathered amidst Nordic Response 24 to symbolize the growth and camaraderie of the nations. This ensemble will play in various locations around Europe during the military exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)