On March 9, 2024, a four-fighter detachment of USMC F-18 Hornets arrived at Oulunsalo Air Base in Finland at sunset. They are part of training exercises centered on the Agile Combat Employment concept during the Nordic Response 24 and Steadfast Defender 24 multinational exercises. This deployment demonstrates increased joint readiness and interoperability between US and Finnish forces amid rising regional security concerns. The exercises aim to enhance rapid deployment capabilities and collective defense measures in the Nordic region.

On March 9, 2024, a four-fighter detachment of USMC F-18 Hornets arrived at Oulunsalo Air Base in Finland at sunset. They are part of training exercises centered on the Agile Combat Employment concept during the Nordic Response 24 and Steadfast Defender 24 multinational exercises. This deployment demonstrates increased joint readiness and interoperability between US and Finnish forces amid rising regional security concerns. The exercises aim to enhance rapid deployment capabilities and collective defense measures in the Nordic region.