Photo by Briana Shepherd | USDA Forest Service | 02.18.2026
Recreationists take advantage of a frozen Blueberry Lake near Warren, Vt., on Feb. 18, 2026. Frozen lakes open up a world of winter recreation, offering access and adventure during the coldest months of the year. (Forest Service photo by Briana Shepherd.)...
Photo by Briana Shepherd | USDA Forest Service | 02.18.2026
Anglers fish from a popup shelter on snow-covered Blueberry Lake near Warren, Vt., Feb. 18, 2026. Access for seasonal activities like island hopping allows residents and visitors to engage with the outdoors throughout the winter months. (Forest Service photo by Briana Shepherd.)...
Photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson | 157th Air Refueling Wing | 02.11.2026
Master Sgts. Eric Low, a biomedical equipment specialist and Meghan O'Regan, an aerospace medical technician, with the 157th Medical Group, finish their morning shift as snow team augmentees Feb. 11, 2026 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The Airmen work 12-hour shifts around the clock and learn to use the heavy machinery that has been in service since the 1990s. (U.S. Air......
Photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson | 157th Air Refueling Wing | 02.11.2026
Airmen plow the flight line Feb. 11, 2026 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The Airmen and state employees on the snow team clear miles of roadway and ramp space every storm. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson)...
Photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson | 157th Air Refueling Wing | 02.11.2026
The snow team sands the flight line before a KC-46 Pegasus prepares to taxi Feb. 11, 2026 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. Active-duty, Guard, and civilian teammates work side by side with maintainers to plow, clear and sand the base with approved materials so equipment can move and sorties can launch without delay. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson)...
Photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson | 157th Air Refueling Wing | 02.11.2026
Airmen plow the flight line Feb. 11, 2026 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The Airmen and state employees on the snow team clear miles of roadway and ramp space every storm. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson)...
Photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson | 157th Air Refueling Wing | 02.11.2026
Airmen deice a KC-46 Pegasus on the flight line Feb. 11, 2026 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The maintainers work in sync to clear critical surfaces and ensure the aircraft can taxi, take off and land in the harshest winter conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson)...
Photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson | 157th Air Refueling Wing | 02.11.2026
The snow team works to clear snow piles off the flight line Feb. 11, 2026 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. Active-duty, Guard, and civilian teammates work side by side with maintainers to plow, clear and sand the base with approved materials so equipment can move and sorties can launch without delay. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Victoria Nelson)...
