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Aug 29, 2025

Current and former commanding generals of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) render their respects to colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug. 28, 2025. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Maj. Gen. William H. Swan to Maj. Gen. Ryan S. Rideout. 2nd MAW generates, deploys and sustains expeditionary, combat-ready aviation forces for II Marine Expeditionary Force, the Marine Corps and the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rowdy Vanskike)

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Canon EOS R5 C

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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4

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1/125

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125

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5 C

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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4

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

125

II Marine Expeditionary Force