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II Marine Expeditionary Force
Official U.S. Marine Corps Website

Apr 23, 2026

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage simulated adversaries during an embassy reinforcement scenario as part of a MEU exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14, 2026. This exercise sharpened the 24th MEU’s command and control capabilities, ensuring seamless communication and decisive action for our upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Walley)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R6m2

LENS

RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

100

 
II Marine Expeditionary Force