State Partnership Program

Video by Sgt. Devin Andrews

Lt. Mäkitalo and U.S. Marine Cpl. Quilesacevedo Interview

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa

March 6, 2020 | 6:08

Interview of Norwegian Home Guard soldier Lt. Jonas Mäkitalo and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Quilesacevedo, a military policeman with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group. Mäkitalo hosted Quilesacevedo for dinner at his home near Narvik, Norway, March 6, 2020. An understanding of cultures between partners and allies strengthens the ability to operate as one with common interests. Marines are in Norway for Exercise Cold Response 20, a Norwegian-hosted exercise supported by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, and is one of a long list of impactful engagements which underscores the longstanding alliance and partnership between Norway and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews)