U.S., Swedish Marines launch Baltic Sea exercise

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U.S., Swedish Marines launch Baltic Sea exercise

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

08.27.2026

Story by Master Sgt. Scott Schmidt 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa    

U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Marine Forces Reserve have joined Swedish forces for Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 26 taking place in the Swedish archipelago from August 21 to September 11, 2026, to strengthen combined amphibious capabilities in the Baltic Sea region

Archipelago Endeavor is a Swedish Armed Forces-led exercise conducted to strengthen bilateral
interoperability, littoral defense capabilities, and tactical cooperation in northern Europe. This year’s
training focuses specifically on bilateral chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense response
and medical crisis care

Archipelago Endeavor 26 underscores the robust security relationship between the United States and
Sweden. The exercise highlights the value of the U.S.-Sweden Defense Cooperation Agreement and
serves as a prime example of increased European burden-sharing. By integrating highly mobile,
specialized capabilities, the exercise provides a visible display of allied cohesion and readiness, serving
as a credible deterrent against regional aggression

“The skills we refine during Archipelago Endeavor are the foundation of our lethality,” said U.S. Marine
Corps Maj. Gen. Daniel Shipley, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa. “We are
building combat-ready Marines who can win in any environment.”

The seamless collaboration between the U.S. Marine Corps and Swedish Armed Forces ensures that the
Alliance remains agile and prepared for rapid response whenever and <a href="https://healthylife7.com/air-jordan-12-gym-red-where-to-buy-the-reverse-cherry-classic/” title=”Air Jordan 12 'Gym Red': Where to Buy the Reverse 'Cherry' Classic”>wherever it is needed. Through
visible, recurring bilateral training in the Baltic and High North regions, the two nations continue to forge a
powerful trans-Atlantic partnership

For additional information or media queries regarding Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 26, please contact:
U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa: LtCol Kurt Stahl, Director of Communication Strategy and
Operations, at kurt.stahl@usmc.mil.”

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