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    CORE26 | U.S. Marines Execute Cave Regeneration Operations after Arctic Exercise [Image 9 of 10]

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    CORE26 | U.S. Marines Execute Cave Regeneration Operations after Arctic Exercise

    FRIGAARD, NORWAY

    04.08.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis 

    2nd Marine Logistics Group

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Malachi Maldonado, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to offload an M970 semi-trailer refueler in Frigaard, Norway, April 8, 2026. Marines prepared and inspected ground and logistical equipment used during exercise Cold Response 26 for cave regeneration operations. 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. Maldonado is a native of Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

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    Date Taken: 04.08.2026
    Date Posted: 04.17.2026 09:00
    Photo ID: 9615948
    VIRIN: 260408-M-GS031-1288
    Resolution: 6552x4368
    Size: 4.13 MB
    Location: FRIGAARD, NO

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