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II Marine Expeditionary Force
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Jun 4, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. James W. Lively, the outgoing commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks during the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2026. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. James W. Lively relinquished command of 2nd MEB to Col. Roe S. Lemons Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

640

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

640

 
II Marine Expeditionary Force