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Feb 18, 2026

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participates in a live-fire range as part of the 24th MEU’s certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 10, 2026. CERTEX is a land-based pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 24th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in austere and urban environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Bolin Jr.)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

32/10

ISO

800

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

32/10

ISO

800

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