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Jul 27, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Arthur Bruggeman, from Florida, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 23, 2026. The ceremony signified the transfer of authority, accountability and leadership from Col. Benjamin Grant, from Ohio, outgoing commanding officer of MAG-14, to Bruggeman. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mya Seymour)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

400

 
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