VMGR-252 conducts pararescue training with 57th RQS

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Colt Houseknecht, from Indiana, a fixed-wing aircraft flight engineer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a U.S. Air Force 57th Rescue Squadron airman prepare for a combat-ready pararescue training during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona, July 21, 2026. Marines with VMGR-252 trained alongside Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 and elements of the U.S. Air Force to increase expeditionary capabilities, refine aircrew proficiency and ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt)

VMGR-252 conducts parares...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt-Na/Released 260722-M-XQ525-1286.JPG

Jul 30, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Colt Houseknecht, from Indiana, a fixed-wing aircraft flight engineer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a U.S. Air Force 57th Rescue Squadron airman prepare for a combat-ready pararescue training during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona, July 21, 2026. Marines with VMGR-252 trained alongside Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 and elements of the U.S. Air Force to increase expeditionary capabilities, refine aircrew proficiency and ensure combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacsive Betancourt)

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