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II Marine Expeditionary Force
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Jun 29, 2026

U.S. Marines with the Combat Logistics Battalion 26 color guard display the national and battalion colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 12, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition which formally signifies the transfer of command and entails the total accountability, authority and responsibility from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

200

 
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