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Jun 12, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Cody Smith, left, operations chief, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, presents a folded flag to Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven Upsher, communications chief, 2nd MLG, during an Old Glory presentation as part of a retirement ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, June 9, 2026. Upsher retired after 30 years of dedicated and faithful service to the U.S. Marine Corps. Smith is a native of Florida. Upsher is a native of Minnesota. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Makayla Elizalde)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

100

 
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