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Jun 17, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cristian Asensiomora, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, fires a M4 service rifle during exercise Baltic Operations 26 in Skrunda, Latvia, June 8, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premiere maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. Asensiomora is a native of Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady Hathaway)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

160

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/400

ISO

160

 
II Marine Expeditionary Force