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Feb 4, 2026

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Airmen with the 71st Rescue Squadron, 347th Rescue Group, participate in a tactical air-to-air refueling exercise on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2026. Tactical air-to-air refueling operations increase the effective range of aircraft and expand aerial capabilities. The 24th MEU is a Marine Air Ground Task Force ready to answer our Nation's call in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

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Canon EOS R5

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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/125

ISO

100

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