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Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Ace Espinosa, a logistics officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, discusses operations with Spanish marine Lt. Sanchez with the Infantería de Marina (Spanish marine corps) during boat operations group support as part of exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2025. Combat Logistics Battalion 22 provided combat service support for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Allies and partners to enhance 2nd Marine Logistics Group capabilities. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. Espinosa is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

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Canon EOS R

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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8

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1/250

ISO

100

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

100

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