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Jun 10, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Zachary S. Allen, from Minnesota, the commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station, New River, North Carolina, June 5, 2026. The ceremony signified the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Lt. Col. Matthew P. Bagley, from North Carolina, the former commanding officer of HMH-461, to Allen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donovan Pimentel)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

125

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/500

ISO

125

 
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