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Dec 10, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Zachary Gates, a ground electronics maintenance officer with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, forges a knife during a blacksmithing class held by Black Horse Forge at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 2, 2025. This event was organized by 2nd Marine Logistics Group U.S. Navy chaplains with the goal of boosting morale throughout the holiday season while providing Marines and Sailors with a sense of accomplishment, personal well-being and brotherhood. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ramos)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

400

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

2

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

400

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