U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Abourched, a pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo at Evenes Air Station, Norway, March 17, 2026. Abourched posed for the photo while inspecting a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft prior to flights in support of 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. Abourched is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)
| Date Taken: | 03.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.20.2026 04:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9573479 |
| VIRIN: | 260317-M-WS036-7452 |
| Resolution: | 6452x4301 |
| Size: | 2.31 MB |
| Location: | NO |
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