POTD: Task Force Viking – Heckler & Koch HK416N and AG-HK416

Some Norwegian Heckler & Koch firearms in today’s Photo Of The Day, where we see the HK416N and the AG-HK416 in action. We have Norwegian Army service members assigned to Task Force Viking’s Quick Reaction Force, in a live-fire exercise at a shooting range near Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on December 31, 2024. What a place to be on New Year’s Eve!

The training event was designed to sharpen squad-level tactics, improve proficiency with multiple weapon systems, and sustain combat readiness in preparation for potential operational deployments.

As part of the ongoing mission to support Coalition efforts, the exercise reinforced the Norwegian contingent’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging threats. According to the source, Task Force Viking plays a critical role in the Coalition’s broader mission to advise, assist, and enable partner forces in their fight against ISIS while working to uphold regional security and stability.

Source: U.S. Army, photo by Sgt. Steve Asfall.