U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Luis Ramirez Taveras, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, checks the hydraulic ground tie valves of a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft 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 is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)
| Date Taken: | 03.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.11.2026 08:33 |
| Photo ID: | 9559691 |
| VIRIN: | 260307-M-WS036-5651 |
| Resolution: | 4480x6720 |
| Size: | 2.2 MB |
| Location: | NO |
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