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II Marine Expeditionary Force
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May 1, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Hiebert, an engineer equipment operator with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, drives a Tractor Rubber-Tired Articulated Steering Multi-Purpose vehicle during a 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Command and Control (C2) field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 27, 2026. The exercise was designed to validate the C2 constructs to ensure the systems function together properly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Channah Chilton)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

APERTURE

11

SHUTTERSPEED

1/15

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

APERTURE

11

SHUTTERSPEED

1/15

ISO

100

 
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