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Sep 30, 2025

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stage a KC-130J Super Hercules on the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2025. Marines with VMGR-252 deployed from MCAS Cherry Point to support Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) as part of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, which conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

250

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