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May 7, 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 (HMHT) 302, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lifts a payload during helicopter support team operations training as part of a field exercise near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 30, 2026. Combat Logistics Battalion 2 conducted the exercise to complete training and readiness requirements, sustain company competencies, and enhance operational readiness in support of future mission requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

100

 
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