Norway asked to host 300 US Marines
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STOCKHOLM- The United States wants to send a 300-strong rotational force of US Marines to Norway, a NATO member that shares a border with Russia in the Arctic.
Norwegian Defense Ministry spokesman Lars Gjemble said Wednesday that "a limited rotational US Marine Corps presence in Norway is a possible option currently being considered."
Maj. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, the Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces in Europe and Africa, confirmed the plans in a statement, adding "it would be premature to discuss possible implementation of such an initiative" before the political process is completed.
