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Jan 29, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brian Kimani, a Kenya native, and a crew chief with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, launches a RQ-20B Puma unmanned aircraft system during a gunnery qualification range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The collective gunnery range training was held to maintain mission readiness and for Marines with 2nd AA Battalion to apply their knowledge of vehicle familiarization and weapon sustainment into simulated real-world events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris).

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Canon EOS R5

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RF28-70mm F2 L USM

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8

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1/30

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100

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF28-70mm F2 L USM

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/30

ISO

100

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