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II Marine Expeditionary Force
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Aug 28, 2026

Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi during expeditionary advanced base operations at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, Aug. 4, 2026. The training focused on establishing rapid rearming capabilities in uncontrolled environments, enabling Marines to quickly load ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft within an uncontrolled area to maintain a lethal and agile forward-deployed presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM +2x

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM +2x

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

100

 
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