The Under Secretary of the Navy Erik Raven speaks with Chief of Defence Gen. Eirik Kristoffersen (far left) and Chief Royal Norwegian Navy Rear Adm. Oliver Berdal aboard the Norwegian Coast Guard vessel Bjornoya in Alta, Norway. The Norwegian-hosted exercise Nordic Response 2024 features more than 20,000 NATO forces from 14 nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Capt. Courtney Hillson)