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Apr 6, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Riley Owen, from Tennessee, a low altitude air defense gunner with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes part in a SMASH 2000 L fire control system range at Marine Corps Base Lejeune, North Carolina, March 25, 2026. 2nd LAAD conducted a SMASH 2000 L that increased LAAD gunner proficiency while enhancing small arms accuracy with direct fire weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1600

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1600

ISO

100

 
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