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Objections explode over US presence
May 7, 2021
A steady rise in the presence of US troops and military equipment on Norwegian soil looks set to reach a new high, setting off a torrent of objections and angry commentary in both local and national media. Critics claim the Norwegian government, by offering the Americans unprecedented access and liberties, is violating its own base policy that’s been in force since Norway joined NATO in 1949.
Around 200 US soldiers are photographed here when arriving at Norway’s Øland air base for bomber training. Many more may be arriving in the years to come. PHOTO: Forsvaret