U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Luis Ramirez Taveras, left, and Cpl. Joseph Maxwell, both loadmasters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo at Rygge Air Base, Norway, March 7, 2026. U.S. Marines with VMGR-252 practiced using Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear protective equipment during their regular maintenance activities for exercise Cold Response 26. A key component of NATO's enhanced vigilance activity Arctic Sentry, exercise Cold Response 26 is a Norwegian-led winter military exercise designed to enhance collective defense capabilities and ensure U.S. readiness to rapidly deploy and seamlessly operate alongside NATO Allies in challenging arctic conditions. Ramirez Taveras and Maxwell are natives of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)
| Date Taken: | 03.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.11.2026 08:32 |
| Photo ID: | 9559686 |
| VIRIN: | 260307-M-WS036-7483 |
| Resolution: | 3014x2009 |
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