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Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Vance Stiles, a platoon commander with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), communicates with a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU (SOC) during bilateral training with Italian armed forces in Massafra, Italy, Sept. 26, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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14

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1/160

ISO

100

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

14

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

100